Average weather for Houston in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Houston with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Houston with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 13°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 12°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 Houston is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In December, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Houston in December |
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20°C | 9°C | |
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22°C | 12°C | |
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17°C | -5°C | |
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55 mm | 133 mm | |
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7 days | 17 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Houston?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Houston. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
The hurricane season in Houston runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2021, Houston reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Houston
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Houston, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Houston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Houston, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Houston.
Daily UV index in December in Houston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Houston, 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.
Temperature in December in Houston over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Houston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Houston over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Houston, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Houston
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Houston. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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