December weather forecast
Optima, OK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Optima, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

December is Optima's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and lows of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Optima, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Optima, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Optima?

Optima experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Optima, is 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Optima, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Optima, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

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?

In Optima, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Optima?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Optima, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (28.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Optima, OK
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Optima, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Optima, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (44%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Optima, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Optima, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Optima, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Optima, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Optima, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Optima, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Optima, 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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