Terlingua, TX weather in December
In December, Terlingua sees highs around 68°F and lows around 33°F: mild and dry. Rain falls on about 2 days. It is one of the coolest months in Terlingua. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.3 in total
- Daylight
- 10.3 h
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 6% | 6% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 5:55 pm | 7:48 am / 6:06 pm |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry December brings about 0.01 in and a wet one about 0.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.4 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202010: average high 74°F
- Coolest December1991: average high 65°F
- Wettest December2017: 0.6 in
- Driest December1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading90°F (December 12, 1993)
- Lowest reading13°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 | 68°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 33°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 18 | 19 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 10.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -8°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 59°F · 4 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in December
- Normal high40th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days2nd driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 68°F
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 33°F
Heating and cooling
December has 444 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Terlingua in December?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 13°F (December 19, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in December?
About 2 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (0.6 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Terlingua in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.4 in.
Is December a good time to visit Terlingua?
December ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (71 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).