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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Austin, Texas, United States in December

In an average December, Austin sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 41°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high63°F
Typical high range49°F to 76°F
Average low41°F
Typical low range29°F to 55°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 87°F 2024-12-30
Lowest 22°F 1989-12-22

Low

Highest 69°F 2015-12-26
Lowest 3°F 1989-12-23

Feels-like

Highest 96°F 2025-12-26
Lowest -17°F 1989-12-23

Humidity

Highest 18.9 g/m³ 2015-12-26
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1989-12-22

Wind

Highest 32 mph 2012-12-25
Lowest 4 mph 1989-12-01

Precip

Wettest 11.45 in 1991
Driest 0.18 in 2005

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