Houston Weather in December

What's the weather like in Houston (Texas) in December 2024?

The climate in Houston during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Houston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Houston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.7°C 45.9°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Houston with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Houston

Houston average temperature in December

December rainfall

Houston average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Houston average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Houston in December 2024.

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Houston weather stats

Houston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: March 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January 15.2°C 59.4°F
Wettest month: June 132mm 5.2ins
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