December weather forecast
Helena, OK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Helena, Oklahoma, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Helena reports an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Helena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.1 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Helena are January through May, October through December. In Helena, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Helena, 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Helena?

In December, the average relative humidity in Helena is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Helena, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Helena, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Helena, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Helena, OK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Helena, OK

Average pressure in December - Helena, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Helena, OK

Average wind speed in December - Helena, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Helena, OK

Average humidity in December - Helena, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Helena, OK

Average rainfall in December - Helena, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Helena, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Helena, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Helena, OK

Average snowfall in December - Helena, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Helena, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Helena, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Helena, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Helena, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Helena, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Helena, OK

Average UV index in December - Helena, 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
Helena, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Helena, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Helena, OK

Average visibility in December - Helena, 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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