Temperature in Texas in December

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

Texas, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 9°C (48°F) in Dumas to 23°C (73°F) in Mission. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Mission and -5°C (23°F) in Dumas. In December, it is winter.

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

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

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Best Places to Visit in Texas 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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Texas temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Houston. That makes December a pleasant month for Texas, the United States of America.

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

Average overnight lows in Texas, the United States of America during December sit near 9°C (48°F) in Houston.

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

From a thorough analysis of our records, Mission clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 23°C (73°F), and evenings that remain near 11°C (52°F).

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

For the month of December, Dumas is the most temperate city in Texas, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -5°C (23°F).

How much sun does Texas, the United States of America get in December?

Across Texas, the United States of America, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Brownsville (133 hours) to sunny in Amarillo (202 hours).

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