December weather forecastBuffalo, OK

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Buffalo, Oklahoma, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.5 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

Buffalo reaches its average lowest temperatures in December, measuring 46.9°F (8.3°C) at the peak and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) at the lowest.

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Buffalo are 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

In Buffalo, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Buffalo, Oklahoma, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo, OK

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).