Corpus Christi, TX weather in December
Expect mild weather with some rain in Corpus Christi in December, with highs near 70°F and lows near 50°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. It is one of the coolest months in Corpus Christi. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:03 am / 5:33 pm | 7:20 am / 5:44 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 10.4 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 am54°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 50°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Corpus Christi (7 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry December brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202012: average high 77°F
- Coolest December2009: average high 60°F
- Wettest December1991: 9.8 in
- Driest December2012: 0.03 in
- Highest reading90°F (December 27, 2008)
- Lowest reading21°F (December 19, 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 | 76°F | 70°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 50°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 10.4 h | 10.6 h |
Highs change by -6°F from November and -2°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Cooler: Austin, TX172 mi · high 64°F · 8 wet days
How Corpus Christi ranks in December
- Normal high27th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days103rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days54th most of 340
Frost in December
The first fall frost typically comes around Dec 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Nov 25. All frost dates for Corpus Christi.
Heating and cooling
December has 219 heating degree days and 55 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Corpus Christi in December?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest December reading was 90°F (December 27, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Corpus Christi in December?
About 7 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.8 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Corpus Christi in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.2 in.
Is December a good time to visit Corpus Christi?
December ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corpus Christi (61 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Corpus Christi (USW00012924), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Corpus Christi International Airport (722510-12924), 7.4 mi WSW of the city center, 41 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).