The weather in December in South Padre Island

It's warm in December in South Padre Island with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 18°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in South Padre Island. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for South Padre Island, Texas. 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 2015, South Padre Island reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at South Padre Island is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for South Padre Island

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

December weather comparison

  South Padre Island New York
Average temperature 23°C 9°C
Max. temperature 26°C 12°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 29 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 6 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in South Padre Island with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in South Padre Island is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°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 South Padre Island runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in South Padre Island

Temperature in December in South Padre Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in South Padre Island, Texas. 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 South Padre Island

Total precipitation in December in South Padre Island over the years

Daily UV index in December in South Padre Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in South Padre Island, 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 South Padre Island by month

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