Are you considering a trip to Tulsa in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 46 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tulsa has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Tulsa in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tulsa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +50°F.
Is Tulsa warm or cold in December?
Tulsa is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Tulsa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Tulsa in December
Tulsa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+52°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+14°F
-8°F
-4°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+79°F
+79°F
Rainfall
69 mm
46 mm
31 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
11
9
10
Cloudy days
10
13
13
Rainy days
9
6
5
Snowy days
1
3
4
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 69 mm to 46 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in November to 9 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Tulsa in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tulsa is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Tulsa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 69 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tulsa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 165 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Tulsa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Tulsa.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Tulsa?
This is the weather in Tulsa in December 2024:
1 December
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+52°F
2 December
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+48°F
3 December
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+61°F
4 December
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+57°F
5 December
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+59°F
6 December
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+63°F
7 December
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+70°F
8 December
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+72°F
9 December
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+66°F
10 December
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+49°F
11 December
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+57°F
12 December
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+60°F
13 December
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+61°F
14 December
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+61°F
15 December
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+56°F
16 December
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+52°F
17 December
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+64°F
18 December
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+53°F
19 December
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+54°F
20 December
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+60°F
21 December
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+62°F
22 December
🌫️
+60°F
23 December
🌫️
+61°F
24 December
🌧️
+61°F
25 December
☁️
+59°F
26 December
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+48°F
27 December
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+46°F
28 December
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+40°F
29 December
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+50°F
30 December
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+57°F
31 December
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+50°F
In December 2024 Tulsa had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Tulsa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Tulsa in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+69°F) and the highest in 2012 (+76°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 605 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1792 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tulsa in December:
Is December a good time to visit Tulsa?
December is a really good time to go to Tulsa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tulsa.
Can you sunbathe in Tulsa in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Tulsa rainy in December?
Tulsa is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Tulsa in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tulsa in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tulsa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.