December weather forecast
Broken Bow, OK

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The scenic setting of the dense tree cover around the small Mountain Lake in the Broken Bow region of Oklahoma
The scenic setting of the dense tree cover around the small Mountain Lake in the Broken Bow region of Oklahoma

Weather in December

December in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, ushers in the winter season, hosting the least amount of daylight hours at an average of 9.9 hours. The cool climatic conditions prevail throughout the day, with the maximum and minimum temperatures making the weather sufficiently wintry. With the winter solstice, the days reach their shortest length. The first snowfall of the season can be observed this month, a commonality to be expected as we return to the cold month of January.

Temperature

Broken Bow's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Broken Bow, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Broken Bow, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Broken Bow, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.5 days and aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

Broken Bow in December has an average high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Broken Bow, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Broken Bow have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Broken Bow?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Broken Bow, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average temperature in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°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 (34.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average pressure in December - Broken Bow, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average wind speed in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average humidity in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average rainfall in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average snowfall in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average UV index in December - Broken Bow, 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
Broken Bow, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Broken Bow, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Broken Bow, OK

Average visibility in December - Broken Bow, 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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