Oklahoma City · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 53°F, low 36°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
53° / 36°F
Humidity
65%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
15 mph
What December feels like in Oklahoma City
Sunrise
08:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:20
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Oklahoma City in December
The kit for December in Oklahoma City: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-8° avg high
0 rain days
Oklahoma City in November →
December
53°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+3° avg high
0 rain days
Oklahoma City in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Oklahoma City in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Oklahoma City in December?+
Average high 53°F, average low 36°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Oklahoma City?+
Compared to November (avg high 60°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 49°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Oklahoma City in December?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in December, on average.