Conroe, TX weather in December
December in Conroe: cool, with some rain. Highs 64°F, lows 44°F, about 9 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Conroe.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 5:20 pm | 7:18 am / 5:31 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm63°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm54°Fdew point 47°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (24 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 28% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 59%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry December brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 67°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 54°F
- Wettest December2018: 9.3 in
- Driest December2012: 1.0 in
- Highest reading83°F (December 26, 2015)
- Lowest reading17°F (December 18, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 64°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 44°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 10.2 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -8°F from November and -1°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Corpus Christi, TX209 mi · high 70°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Arlington, TX194 mi · high 58°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Tyler, TX141 mi · high 59°F · 9 wet days
How Conroe ranks in December
- Normal high86th warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days157th driest of 378
- Comfortable days101st most of 340
What to pack for Conroe in December
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in December
The first fall frost typically comes around Dec 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 11. All frost dates for Conroe.
Heating and cooling
December has 365 heating degree days and 21 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Conroe in December?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 17°F (December 18, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Conroe in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Conroe in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.1 in.
Is December a good time to visit Conroe?
December ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Conroe (55 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Conroe (USC00411956), 2.0 mi NW of the city center, 245 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 24 mi SSE of the city center, 95 ft (122 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: G Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston Airport (722430-12960), 23 mi SSE of the city center, 90 ft (127 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.