December weather forecast
Poteau, OK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Poteau, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Poteau experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In the month of December, Poteau experiences an average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In Poteau, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Poteau, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 10" (254mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Poteau, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Poteau, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Poteau, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 visibility

Average temperature in December
Poteau, OK

Average temperature in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

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

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Poteau, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Poteau, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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 - Poteau, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Poteau, OK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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