The weather in December in Texas

It's cool to moderate in December in Texas with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Texas. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Texas, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2021, Texas reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Texas

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Texas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Texas New York
Average temperature 16°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 54 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,5 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Texas with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Texas is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

The hurricane season in Texas runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Texas for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Texas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Texas to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Texas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Texas

Temperature in December in Texas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Texas, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Texas

Total precipitation in December in Texas over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Texas

Snowfall in December in Texas per year

Daily UV index in December in Texas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Texas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Texas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Texas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.