Donna Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Donna

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
28 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Donna December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Donna, with average highs near 23.6°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 28 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Donna December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Donna. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Donna was 2021 — when the month averaged 21.6°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 11.1°C. Typical December days reach 23.6°C with nights near 11.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.4°C→19.7°C+2.3°C
Max Temp23.5°C→25.6°C+2.1°C
Min Temp11.2°C→13.9°C+2.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–13.8°C1 yr (2%)
13.8°C–16.5°C10 yr (22%)
16.5°C–19.3°C27 yr (60%)
19.3°C–22.0°C7 yr (16%)

Donna December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Donna, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2009 with 101 mm, while the driest were 2007 and 2010 at 1 mm.

Donna December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Donna during December averages 71%. The most humid December was 2014 at 81%, and the least humid was 1999 at 62%.

Donna December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 2.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Donna. The sunniest December was 2020 at 3.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1986 at 2.

Donna December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Donna during December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 1984 and 2008 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 2.2 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Donna

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How December Ranks in Donna

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Donna Weather by Month

Donna December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.8°C18.0°C16.8°C17.9°C19.3°C+2.5°C
Avg High22.8°C23.8°C22.9°C23.8°C25.4°C+2.6°C
Avg Low10.8°C12.2°C10.8°C11.9°C13.3°C+2.5°C
Avg Rain31 mm22 mm27 mm31 mm28 mm-3 mm

Extreme December Records in Donna

🔥Warmest December33.4°C2012
🧊Coldest December-8.2°C1989
🌧️Wettest December101 mm2009
🏜️Driest December1 mm2007
🌬️Windiest December3.5 m/s1984

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Donna have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -8.2°C (1989) to a record high of 33.4°C (2012).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 28 mm, with a wettest year of 101 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Donna?

A good time to visit Donna

December is a good time to visit Donna, with days averaging 23.6°C and nights around 11.7°C (mean 17.7°C, cooler than Donna's yearly average) and low rainfall. March and November are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See Donna's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Donna Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Donna, with average highs near 23.6°C and lows around 11.7°C (mean 17.7°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 28 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 28 mm of rainfall in Donna, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 101 mm (2009), and the driest just 1 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
December Weather in Donna, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.5°C20.1°C13.8°C31.6°C7.3°C25 mm72%2.5 m/s—
202426.2°C20.6°C15.0°C32.1°C5.4°C55 mm76%2.7 m/s2.9
202324.0°C18.5°C13.0°C30.6°C6.3°C15 mm76%2.2 m/s3
202224.0°C17.9°C11.9°C32.0°C-3.4°C9 mm74%2.9 m/s3.1
2021 🔥27.3°C21.6°C15.9°C32.1°C7.9°C36 mm80%3.2 m/s3.5
202024.1°C17.2°C10.4°C31.8°C2.4°C28 mm63%3.2 m/s3.8
201924.6°C18.1°C11.5°C32.1°C2.9°C25 mm69%2.8 m/s3.3
201823.4°C17.3°C11.1°C28.1°C5.5°C16 mm71%3.2 m/s3.2
201721.6°C16.0°C10.3°C31.2°C1.0°C27 mm73%2.9 m/s2.4
201625.4°C19.7°C14.0°C33.2°C1.2°C29 mm74%3.2 m/s2.2
201524.5°C18.6°C12.8°C31.2°C6.8°C6 mm74%3.2 m/s3.1
201423.6°C18.4°C13.2°C28.5°C5.0°C55 mm81%3 m/s2.4
201321.0°C15.4°C9.7°C31.5°C3.0°C89 mm76%2.9 m/s2.7
201226.6°C20.1°C13.5°C33.4°C5.2°C3 mm64%3.4 m/s3.2
201123.1°C17.5°C11.8°C29.6°C2.9°C60 mm71%3.4 m/s2.7
201024.5°C17.7°C10.8°C30.9°C1.5°C1 mm65%3.3 m/s3.7
2009 🌧️19.5°C14.0°C8.4°C31.0°C-1.5°C101 mm79%2.8 m/s2.6
200824.3°C17.9°C11.5°C32.6°C1.5°C5 mm69%3.5 m/s3
200725.6°C19.2°C12.8°C32.3°C3.8°C1 mm66%3.4 m/s3.5
200622.6°C16.8°C11.1°C29.0°C1.7°C65 mm75%3 m/s2.7
200523.8°C17.7°C11.7°C31.6°C2.3°C26 mm69%2.9 m/s2.8
200423.1°C16.8°C10.6°C31.4°C-2.3°C19 mm67%3 m/s3.1
200322.4°C16.2°C10.1°C27.4°C0.9°C1 mm71%3.1 m/s3.7
200222.1°C16.4°C10.6°C29.2°C2.9°C5 mm78%3.2 m/s3.1
200123.9°C18.0°C12.0°C31.8°C3.1°C25 mm71%3.1 m/s3
200021.5°C15.3°C9.1°C30.1°C2.9°C20 mm72%3.2 m/s2.7
199923.9°C17.2°C10.6°C30.4°C3.8°C12 mm62%3.4 m/s3.5
199823.2°C17.4°C11.6°C32.0°C0.5°C9 mm73%3.3 m/s3.1
199722.7°C16.2°C9.7°C31.8°C1.6°C12 mm65%3 m/s3.3
199624.6°C18.3°C12.0°C30.7°C-2.2°C9 mm70%2.9 m/s3.1
199522.8°C17.7°C12.5°C32.3°C2.4°C28 mm75%2.9 m/s2.8
199425.5°C20.1°C14.7°C32.9°C5.1°C33 mm74%3 m/s2.3
199323.9°C18.2°C12.5°C31.1°C3.7°C43 mm71%3.2 m/s2.6
199224.7°C19.0°C13.3°C29.8°C6.5°C17 mm78%2.9 m/s2.1
199122.9°C18.4°C13.8°C29.9°C4.9°C53 mm77%3.2 m/s2.1
199023.8°C17.5°C11.1°C32.4°C-0.2°C9 mm65%3.3 m/s3.1
1989 ❄️17.4°C11.1°C4.9°C29.0°C-8.2°C54 mm65%3.2 m/s3
198824.4°C18.4°C12.5°C30.3°C4.5°C2 mm68%3 m/s3.2
198724.5°C18.6°C12.6°C32.5°C5.3°C14 mm71%2.8 m/s2.6
198621.2°C16.0°C10.7°C29.5°C2.4°C85 mm76%2.9 m/s2
198522.1°C15.8°C9.5°C29.6°C0.1°C21 mm71%2.8 m/s2.8
198426.6°C21.3°C15.9°C31.5°C4.2°C33 mm77%3.5 m/s2.8
198320.7°C14.0°C7.3°C32.3°C-7.4°C15 mm63%3.2 m/s—
198223.2°C17.2°C11.3°C32.8°C4.6°C55 mm68%3.2 m/s—
198124.8°C18.5°C12.2°C31.6°C4.6°C5 mm68%2.8 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Donna December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Donna in December?▼

The average high in December is around 23.6°C with lows near 11.7°C (mean 17.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Donna in December?▼

December averages 28 mm of rainfall in Donna, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 101 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest December on record in Donna?▼

The hottest December reached 33.4°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -8.2°C in 1989.

Has December in Donna gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 25.6°C and overnight lows from 11.2°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Donna?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Donna and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.6°C daytime highs and 11.7°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Donna?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Donna, averaging 17.7°C.

What should I pack for Donna in December?▼

For December in Donna, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.6°C and lows of 11.7°C.

Is Donna humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Donna in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.1 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1984).

Which December had the most rainfall in Donna?▼

The wettest December on record was 2009 with 101 mm. On average, December sees 28 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Donna behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.