December weather forecast
Salina, OK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salina, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Salina sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C) in Salina.

Humidity

In Salina, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Salina, Oklahoma, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Salina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Salina, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Salina, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salina.
On the first day of December in Salina, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Salina.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salina in December?

In December, in Salina, the average high-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Salina?

In Salina, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salina?

In Salina, Oklahoma, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Salina?

In Salina, Oklahoma, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salina?

The month with the shortest days in Salina, Oklahoma, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Salina is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salina?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salina, Oklahoma, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Salina?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Salina, Oklahoma.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salina?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salina?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salina.

How high is the UV index in December in Salina?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Salina, OK

Average temperature in December - Salina, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Salina, OK

Average pressure in December - Salina, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Salina, OK

Average wind speed in December - Salina, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Salina, OK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Salina, OK

Average rainfall in December - Salina, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Salina, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Salina, OK

Average snowfall in December - Salina, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Salina, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salina, OK
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and 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
Salina, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Salina, OK

Average UV index in December - Salina, OK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Salina, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Salina, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

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

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Average visibility in December
Salina, OK

Average visibility in December - Salina, 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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