Temperature in The Big Bend in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Big Bend, the United States of America this December.

The Big Bend, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Fort Davis to 19°C (66°F) in Terlingua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Terlingua and -1°C (30°F) in Fort Davis. December is a winter month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in the Big Bend. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Big Bend temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Alpine typically peak at 16°C (61°F) in December, putting it in the moderate range.

How cold does it get at night in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

After dark, Alpine cools to about 1°C (34°F) on an average December night.

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

According to our recent database analysis, Terlingua is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 19°C (66°F) and rarely drops below 2°C (36°F) during the night.

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

When looking through our records, we find that Fort Davis stands out as the coolest city in the Big Bend, the United States of America for the month of December. Daytime highs average 16°C (61°F) and it cools down to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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