Early winter · Weather & things to do
Tulsa in December
Tulsa cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 60°F in November, with lows of 29°F (-2°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (52 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What December feels like
Cool days top out near 49°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.0 in (52 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 33 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in November to 64/100.
- 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 Tulsa in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bob Dylan Center
Museum of Dylan's notebooks, recordings and manuscripts, opened in 2022.
Woody Guthrie Center
Archive and museum on the Oklahoma folk singer, in the Tulsa Arts District.
Gathering Place
66-acre free riverside park with gardens, trails and big playgrounds.
Why now December scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Cain's Ballroom
1924 Western swing hall where Bob Wills played, still hosting concerts.
American Solera
Acclaimed brewery known for barrel-aged sours and hazy IPAs.
Nearby in December
- Oklahoma City in December~98 mi · highs 49°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in December~98 mi · highs 49°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in December~127 mi · highs 46°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Branson in December~158 mi · highs 47°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Tulsa in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Tulsa?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are March & April and October & November, at up to 89. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tulsa 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 Tulsa in December?
Not much: about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm).
What should I pack for Tulsa 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).
Planning Tulsa in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.