December weather forecast
Tulsa, OK

englishespañol中文
Share
A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma
A bridge over the Arkansas River overlooking the scenic Tulsa city in Oklahoma

Weather in December

December welcomes the full arrival of winter in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with temperatures consistently falling compared to November. The weather becomes significantly colder with an increased chance of snowfall, providing a characteristic winter scenario. Despite being the month with the shortest daylight hours, the festive spirit of the holiday season brightens up Tulsa. The winds persist, occasionally gusting, and add an extra chilling factor to the already dropping temperatures.

Temperature

Start of December in Tulsa, Oklahoma, brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's moderate 59°F (15°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). In Tulsa, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Tulsa, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tulsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tulsa, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tulsa, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Tulsa, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Tulsa?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tulsa, is 48.6°F (9.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tulsa?

The average relative humidity in December in Tulsa is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tulsa in December?

In Tulsa, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tulsa?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tulsa have in December?

In Tulsa, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tulsa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tulsa?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tulsa?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Tulsa?

In Tulsa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Tulsa, OK

Average temperature in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°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 (31.1°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Tulsa, OK

Average pressure in December - Tulsa, 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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Tulsa, OK

Average wind speed in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Tulsa, OK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August and October (67%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Tulsa, OK

Average rainfall days in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Tulsa, OK

Average snowfall days in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tulsa, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Tulsa, OK

Average sunshine days in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Tulsa, OK

Average UV index in December - Tulsa, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Tulsa, OK

Average cloud cover in December - Tulsa, OK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Tulsa, OK

Average visibility in December - Tulsa, 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).

[Resources]

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location