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Wichita Mountains in December
Wichita Mountains cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 62°F in November, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are March & April and October & November.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 41 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in November to 70/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Wichita Mountains in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mount Scott
Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.
Why now December scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elk Mountain Trail
Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Park Tavern
Medicine Park beer garden on the main drag.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Holy City of the Wichitas
Stone chapel and Passion play set built in the 1930s.
Riverside Cafe
Creekside patio cafe with fried catfish and burgers.
Nearby in December
- Oklahoma City in December~84 mi · highs 49°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in December~85 mi · highs 49°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dallas in December~175 mi · highs 57°F, 2.4 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Tulsa in December~182 mi · highs 49°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, 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.
Wichita Mountains in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are March & April and October & November, at up to 93. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Wichita Mountains in December?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Wichita Mountains in December?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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