December Rainfall and Precipitation in The Big Bend

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December.

The Big Bend, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from almost none in Terlingua (4.2 mm (0.2 in)) to low in Fort Davis (12 mm (0.5 in)). December is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Big Bend precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Big Bend, the United States of America receive in December?

Rainfall in Alpine during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 12 mm (0.5 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

Expect around 3 days rainy days in Alpine during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Not really. December is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Big Bend, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in December in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Fort Davis is the wettest city in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 12 mm (0.5 in).

What is the driest city in December in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Terlingua is the driest city we have data for in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December, with monthly rainfall close to 4.2 mm (0.2 in).

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