Tulsa · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 35°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 35°F
Humidity
69%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
12 mph
What December feels like in Tulsa
Sunrise
08:27
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:12
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 Tulsa in December
The kit for December in Tulsa: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-8° avg high
0 rain days
Tulsa in November →
December
52°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+4° avg high
0 rain days
Tulsa in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tulsa in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Tulsa in December?+
Average high 52°F, average low 35°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Tulsa?+
Compared to November (avg high 60°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 48°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Tulsa in December?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in December, on average.