December weather forecastPoteau, OK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Poteau, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Poteau experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In the month of December, Poteau experiences an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In Poteau, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Poteau, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 10" (254mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Poteau, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Poteau, OK
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).
Average pressure in December
Poteau, OK
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Poteau, OK
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Poteau, OK
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Poteau, OK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Poteau, OK
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Poteau, OK
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Poteau, OK
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poteau, OK
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Poteau, OK
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Poteau, OK
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Poteau, OK
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Poteau, OK
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
