December weather forecast
McAlester, OK

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Weather in December

December wraps up the calendar with the onset of cold winters in McAlester. A decline in temperatures and daylight hours captures the essence of winters. Encompassing the chill of January and February, December bears the trait of the frosty quarter. Interestingly, it also invites the first snowfall of the year. For December, the winter chill accompanied with the excitement of snow make the city a fascinating spectacle for the holidays.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). McAlester sees an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In McAlester, Oklahoma, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.1 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in McAlester are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In McAlester, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.4 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in McAlester is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in McAlester, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in McAlester?

During December, McAlester experiences an average high-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McAlester?

The average relative humidity in December in McAlester, Oklahoma, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in McAlester?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in McAlester?

In McAlester, in December, during 0.6 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McAlester?

December has the shortest days of the year in McAlester, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in McAlester?

In December, the average day length in McAlester is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in McAlester?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:22 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in McAlester?

December has the least sunshine of the year in McAlester, Oklahoma, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does McAlester have in December?

In McAlester, Oklahoma, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in McAlester?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in McAlester?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in McAlester is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
McAlester, OK

Average temperature in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°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 (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
McAlester, OK

Average pressure in December - McAlester, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
McAlester, OK

Average wind speed in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
McAlester, OK

Average humidity in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
McAlester, OK

Average rainfall in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
McAlester, OK

Average rainfall days in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
McAlester, OK

Average snowfall in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
McAlester, OK

Average snowfall days in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McAlester, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
McAlester, OK

Average sunshine days in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
McAlester, OK

Average UV index in December - McAlester, 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
McAlester, OK

Average cloud cover in December - McAlester, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
McAlester, OK

Average visibility in December - McAlester, 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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