December weather forecast
Salina, OK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salina, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Salina's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C). Salina's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 33.8°F (1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Salina, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Salina, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.7 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) 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 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
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 solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salina in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Salina, is 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Salina is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Salina, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Salina, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Salina have in December?

In Salina, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salina, sunrise is at 7:31 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 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salina?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Salina?

In Salina, 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 temperature in December
Salina, OK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°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 (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Salina, OK

Average pressure in December - Salina, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salina, OK

Average wind speed in December - Salina, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Salina, OK

Average humidity in December - Salina, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Salina, OK

Average rainfall in December - Salina, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Salina, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salina, OK

Average snowfall in December - Salina, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salina, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salina, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Salina, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Salina, OK

Average UV index in December - Salina, 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
Salina, OK

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Salina, OK

Average visibility in December - Salina, 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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