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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Austin in December

In an average December, Austin sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high64°F
Typical high range51°F to 75°F
Average low45°F
Typical low range32°F to 60°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 90°F 2024-12-30
Lowest 26°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 72°F 1982-12-02
Lowest 5°F 1989-12-23

Feels-like

Highest 94°F 2024-12-30
Lowest -12°F 1989-12-23

Humidity

Highest 18.6 g/m³ 2016-12-26
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1989-12-23

Wind

Highest 27 mph 2009-12-24
Lowest 3 mph 2000-12-04

Gust

Highest 51 mph 2009-12-24
Lowest 8 mph 2020-12-05

Precip

Wettest 10.21 in 1991
Driest 0.49 in 1989

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