December weather forecast
Elk City, OK

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Weather in December

December brings winter in full force to Elk City with the average temperatures falling to a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C). The shift from November is evident with shorter days and prolonged darkness that characterize the winter solstice. The residents brace for the cold, with anticipated snowfall adding charm to the holiday season. Despite the chill, December's weather brings about a festive atmosphere in the city with holiday lights illuminating the dark evenings. As the end of the year approaches, the persistent cold sets the expectations for January's weather patterns.

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 49.3°F (9.6°C) and lows at 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Elk City, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Elk City, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.4 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk City are January through April, October through December. In December, in Elk City, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elk City, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Elk City is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk City. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Elk City?

December stands out as Elk City's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the temperature in December in Elk City?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elk City, is 49.3°F (9.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elk City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Elk City, Oklahoma, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elk City?

In Elk City, Oklahoma, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elk City in December?

In Elk City, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk City?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Elk City?

In Elk City, Oklahoma, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elk City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elk City?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elk City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Elk City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk City, OK

Average temperature in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elk City, OK

Average pressure in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elk City, OK

Average wind speed in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elk City, OK

Average humidity in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk City, OK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elk City, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elk City, OK

Average UV index in December - Elk City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elk City, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Elk City, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in December
Elk City, OK

Average visibility in December - Elk City, 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).

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