Temperature
Cool by day, freezing at night.
53°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Amarillo
United States · North America
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
53°F
Lows around 29°F
Precipitation
3 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
10%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 20°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain5%
Cloud39%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday47°F
Rain5%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon47°F
Rain4%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain4%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | 3 | 8.8 | 54 |
| Feb | 56 | 30 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.1 | 53 |
| Mar | 66 | 38 | 1.4 | 5 | 10.2 | 49 |
| Apr | 73 | 45 | 1.7 | 5 | 11.2 | 46 |
| May | 81 | 55 | 2.2 | 7 | 11.8 | 51 |
| Jun | 89 | 64 | 2.2 | 8 | 12.8 | 54 |
| Jul | 92 | 68 | 1.6 | 8 | 13.1 | 52 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 2.2 | 9 | 12.1 | 54 |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 1.5 | 6 | 10.9 | 57 |
| Oct | 73 | 48 | 2.0 | 6 | 9.7 | 55 |
| Nov | 62 | 37 | 1.0 | 3 | 8.6 | 54 |
| Dec | 53 | 29 | 0.9 | 3 | 8.1 | 55 |
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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