Weather in December in The Big Bend
Considering a trip to the Big Bend this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Big Bend in December?
The Big Bend is a region in the United States of America. December in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Fort Davis at 16°C to pleasant in Terlingua at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Terlingua and -1°C in Fort Davis.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 4.2 mm to low rainfall in Fort Davis with 12 mm.For specific regional insights in the Big Bend for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Big Bend climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in the Big Bend?
Alpine
In December Alpine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fort Davis
In December Fort Davis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Terlingua
In December Terlingua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Big Bend, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit the Big Bend?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Alpine, December might be a good time to visit the Big Bend.
On average, the best time to visit the Big Bend is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Alpine. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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