December weather forecast
Sterling, OK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Sterling, Oklahoma, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sterling, Oklahoma. In Sterling, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sterling, there are 5.5 snowfall days, and 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Sterling, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Sterling, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average December temperature?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Sterling, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sterling, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sterling?

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Sterling, OK

Average temperature in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sterling, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sterling, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Sterling, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Sterling, 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 - Sterling, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sterling, 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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