Tyler, TX weather in December
Tyler is cool in December, with some rain: highs average 59°F and nights drop to about 40°F. There are about 9 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Tyler.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:04 am / 5:15 pm | 7:22 am / 5:26 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 10.1 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 and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 below8 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in December
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry December brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 66°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 49°F
- Wettest December1991: 9.8 in
- Driest December2005: 0.7 in
- Highest reading83°F (December 3, 2005)
- Lowest reading17°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 | 66°F | 59°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 40°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 9 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 10.1 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -7°F from November and -1°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Conroe, TX141 mi · high 64°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Arlington, TX109 mi · high 58°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Hot Springs, AR197 mi · high 53°F · 10 wet days
How Tyler ranks in December
- Normal high121st warmest of 378 cities; 28th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days176th driest of 378
- Comfortable days99th most of 340
What to pack for Tyler in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
December has 488 heating degree days and 8 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Tyler in December?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 17°F (December 19, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Tyler in December?
About 9 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.8 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Tyler in December?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for December rounds to 0.0 in.
Is December a good time to visit Tyler?
December ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (54 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: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).