Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
61°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Abilene
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
61°F
Lows around 38°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 4 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
59%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in December. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
10 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 56°F, easing to about 50°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning47°F
Rain7%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday55°F
Rain7%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon56°F
Rain5%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening50°F
Rain3%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 36 | 1.1 | 4 | 8.1 | 56 |
| Feb | 64 | 39 | 1.4 | 5 | 8.5 | 55 |
| Mar | 73 | 48 | 2.0 | 6 | 9.4 | 53 |
| Apr | 80 | 55 | 2.5 | 6 | 10.9 | 53 |
| May | 87 | 64 | 3.1 | 10 | 11.2 | 59 |
| Jun | 94 | 72 | 2.1 | 7 | 12.4 | 57 |
| Jul | 96 | 75 | 1.4 | 5 | 12.8 | 52 |
| Aug | 96 | 75 | 1.5 | 6 | 12.2 | 52 |
| Sep | 89 | 67 | 2.1 | 5 | 10.5 | 57 |
| Oct | 80 | 57 | 2.3 | 5 | 9.4 | 58 |
| Nov | 68 | 46 | 1.7 | 4 | 8.3 | 60 |
| Dec | 61 | 38 | 1.1 | 4 | 7.6 | 58 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology