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December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Optima, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

December is Optima's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and lows of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Optima, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Optima, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

Optima experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

The average high-temperature, in December, in Optima, is 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

In Optima, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

In Optima, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Optima, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

In Optima, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Optima, OK

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (28.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Optima, OK

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Optima, OK

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Optima, OK

  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Optima, OK

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Optima, OK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Optima, OK

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Optima, OK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Optima, OK

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Optima, OK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Optima, 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
Optima, OK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Optima, 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).