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Oklahoma City in December
Oklahoma City cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 61°F in November, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (38 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's December.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are March & April and October & November.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 29°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 37 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in November to 67/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oklahoma City in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
POPS 66
Route 66 soda stop with a 66-foot neon bottle and hundreds of soda flavors.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Large museum of Western art, rodeo history and a recreated frontier town.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Downtown gardens around the cylindrical Crystal Bridge conservatory.
Why now December scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Stockyards City steakhouse open since 1910.
Picasso Cafe
Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Lake Hefner in December~8 mi · highs 49°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wichita Mountains in December~84 mi · highs 50°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tulsa in December~98 mi · highs 49°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dallas in December~190 mi · highs 57°F, 2.4 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown OKC & Bricktown.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Oklahoma City in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Oklahoma City?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are March & April and October & November, at up to 92. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Oklahoma City in December?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Oklahoma City in December?
Not much: about 1.5 in (38 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Oklahoma City in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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