Weather in Houston, Texas, United States in December
In an average December, Houston sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 44°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 50°F to 76°F |
| Average low | 44°F |
| Typical low range | 32°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
84°F
2021-12-31
Lowest
27°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
73°F
1982-12-02
Lowest
10°F
1989-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
96°F
2021-12-31
Lowest
-6°F
1989-12-23
Humidity
Highest
20.3 g/m³
1982-12-02
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1989-12-22
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2016-12-17
Lowest
3 mph
1994-12-30
Precip
Wettest
8.21 in
1991
Driest
0.97 in
2019
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