December weather forecastCanton, OK

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Canton, Oklahoma, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.7°F (8.7°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Canton's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). During the nights in December, Canton experiences a consistent average temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.9 days and collects up to 19.96" (507mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Canton, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Canton experiences an average high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Canton, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Canton is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Canton, OK

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Canton, OK

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canton, OK

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Canton, OK

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Canton, OK

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Canton, OK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canton, OK

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canton, OK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Canton, OK

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canton, OK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Canton, 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
Canton, OK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Canton, 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).