December weather forecast
Lima, OK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lima, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lima, Oklahoma, is 69%.

Rainfall

In Lima, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September, November and December. In Lima, during December, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Lima, Oklahoma, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lima, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lima. 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: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lima, is 49.8°F (9.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

How much does it rain in Lima in December?

In Lima, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lima, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lima have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lima, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lima, Oklahoma.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lima, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lima, OK

Average pressure in December - Lima, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lima, OK

Average wind speed in December - Lima, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lima, OK

Average humidity in December - Lima, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Lima, OK

Average rainfall in December - Lima, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Lima, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Lima, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lima, OK

Average snowfall in December - Lima, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lima, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Lima, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lima, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Lima, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lima, OK

Average UV index in December - Lima, 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
Lima, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Lima, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Lima, OK

Average visibility in December - Lima, 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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