Weather in Houston in December
In an average December, Houston sees a daily high around 66°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 66°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
83°F
2015-12-25
Lowest
27°F
1989-12-23
Low
Highest
75°F
2021-12-10
Lowest
9°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
95°F
2015-12-25
Lowest
-8°F
1989-12-23
Humidity
Highest
21.1 g/m³
2015-12-25
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1989-12-23
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1987-12-19
Lowest
4 mph
1986-12-17
Gust
Highest
51 mph
2015-12-13
Lowest
9 mph
2006-12-13
Precip
Wettest
8.86 in
2018
Driest
1.13 in
2013
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