December weather forecastColony, OK

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colony, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.9°F (9.4°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 59°F (15°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). The low-temperature average for Colony during December stands at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colony, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colony, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of rain.

In Colony, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Colony, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

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

In Colony, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colony, OK

  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Colony, 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
Colony, OK

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Colony, OK

  • Average humidity in December: 65%

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

Average rainfall in December
Colony, OK

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Colony, OK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colony, OK

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colony, OK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Colony, OK

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colony, OK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Colony, 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
Colony, OK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Colony, 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).