December weather forecast
Chelsea, OK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chelsea, Oklahoma, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, Oklahoma, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chelsea, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.5 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chelsea, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chelsea, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Chelsea, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°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 (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Chelsea, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Chelsea, OK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chelsea, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Chelsea, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Chelsea, 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).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Chelsea, 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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