December weather forecastEthel, OK

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ethel, Oklahoma, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In the month of December, Ethel experiences an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ethel, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 37.6" (955mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ethel, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ethel, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Ethel. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Ethel, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

In Ethel, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Ethel, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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 minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ethel, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.12").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ethel, OK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ethel, 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
Ethel, OK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Ethel, 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).