December weather forecastLawton, OK
December
Weather in December
December brings in the cold winds of Winter to Lawton, Oklahoma. Unlike the pleasant conditions in November, December sees a sharp drop in temperature, paving the way for frigid Winter days ahead. As the New Year approaches, the days grow shorter, and the nights longer, making for a striking contract from the longer, sunny days of Summer. Notably, the average low temperature dips to 34.7°F (1.5°C), bringing in the possibility of snowfall, wrapping Lawton in a festive atmosphere.Temperature
December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 51.3°F (10.7°C) and as low as 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lawton, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lawton, OK
- Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Lawton, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lawton, OK
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Lawton, OK
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).
Average rainfall in December
Lawton, OK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Lawton, OK
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lawton, OK
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lawton, OK
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lawton, 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: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lawton, OK
- Average sunshine days in December: 24 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lawton, 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
Lawton, OK
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in December
Lawton, 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).
