Edmond Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Edmond

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
9.8°C
Avg Low
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-1.3°C
Avg Temp
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4.3°C
Avg Rain
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45 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-11.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Edmond December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Edmond, with average highs near 9.8°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Edmond December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Edmond. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Edmond was 2021 — when the month averaged 10.5°C — while the coldest was 1983 at -3.2°C. Typical December days reach 9.8°C with nights near -1.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.9°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.4°C→7.4°C+5°C
Max Temp7.6°C→13.5°C+5.9°C
Min Temp-2.8°C→1.4°C+4.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.9°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-4.0°C–-0.2°C3 yr (7%)
-0.2°C–3.5°C8 yr (18%)
3.5°C–7.3°C32 yr (71%)
7.3°C–11.0°C2 yr (4%)

Edmond December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Edmond, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1984 with 185 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 3 mm.

Edmond December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Edmond during December averages 73%. The most humid December was 1986 at 85%, and the least humid was 2012 at 61%.

Edmond December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Edmond. The sunniest Decembers were 2004 and 2021 at 2.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2014 at 1.7.

Edmond December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Edmond during December is 3.3 m/s. The windiest December was 2008 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 2.4 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Edmond

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How December Ranks in Edmond

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Edmond Weather by Month

Edmond December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.6°C4.2°C3.6°C4.7°C7.0°C+4.4°C
Avg High8.0°C9.7°C9.2°C10.2°C13.1°C+5.1°C
Avg Low-2.8°C-1.3°C-2.0°C-0.8°C0.9°C+3.7°C
Avg Rain49 mm63 mm37 mm35 mm36 mm-13 mm

Extreme December Records in Edmond

🔥Warmest December25.6°C2021
🧊Coldest December-22.2°C1989
🌧️Wettest December185 mm1984
🏜️Driest December3 mm2025
🌬️Windiest December4.2 m/s2008

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Edmond have risen by about 5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -22.2°C (1989) to a record high of 25.6°C (2021).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm, with a wettest year of 185 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 1°C per decade while lows rose 0.7°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Edmond?

A quieter season to visit Edmond

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Edmond. That said, December — with days averaging 9.8°C and nights around -1.3°C (mean 4.3°C) and moderate rainfall (45 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Edmond's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Edmond Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Edmond, with average highs near 9.8°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 45 mm of rainfall in Edmond, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 185 mm (1984), and the driest just 3 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 5°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.6°C to 13.5°C and overnight lows from -2.8°C to 1.4°C over the same span.
December Weather in Edmond, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202513.4°C7.1°C0.9°C25.3°C-7.9°C3 mm69%3.4 m/s—
202413.1°C7.5°C2.0°C20.3°C-4.6°C23 mm75%3.1 m/s2.4
202313.3°C7.2°C1.1°C20.3°C-4.1°C61 mm70%3.2 m/s2.5
202210.2°C4.7°C-0.7°C20.8°C-15.2°C52 mm69%3.5 m/s2.4
2021 🔥17.3°C10.5°C3.7°C25.6°C-6.7°C5 mm61%3.4 m/s2.8
202011.1°C4.8°C-1.5°C19.2°C-6.8°C74 mm71%3.2 m/s2.6
201911.8°C6.1°C0.3°C19.0°C-5.0°C24 mm73%3.1 m/s2.5
20189.8°C4.6°C-0.5°C16.8°C-5.9°C89 mm77%3.3 m/s2.3
201710.0°C4.6°C-0.7°C23.2°C-11.4°C15 mm66%3.2 m/s2.4
20169.6°C3.8°C-2.0°C22.2°C-12.1°C16 mm65%3.4 m/s2.3
201511.9°C6.1°C0.2°C20.0°C-10.9°C90 mm81%3.4 m/s2.5
20149.8°C5.5°C1.2°C19.4°C-7.5°C19 mm76%3 m/s1.7
20137.1°C1.6°C-3.9°C18.6°C-12.4°C27 mm75%3.1 m/s2.3
201211.8°C6.0°C0.2°C25.4°C-7.8°C16 mm61%3.6 m/s2.5
201110.4°C4.8°C-0.7°C20.1°C-6.2°C45 mm73%3 m/s2.2
201010.1°C4.1°C-1.8°C20.1°C-6.4°C8 mm67%3.1 m/s2.5
20096.2°C1.0°C-4.3°C15.2°C-9.1°C34 mm77%3.5 m/s2.3
20089.4°C3.3°C-2.7°C22.7°C-10.1°C20 mm64%4.2 m/s2.5
20077.8°C2.6°C-2.7°C18.6°C-7.1°C70 mm81%3.1 m/s2.1
200611.2°C5.5°C-0.2°C20.7°C-9.2°C61 mm71%3.4 m/s2.7
20059.9°C3.9°C-2.2°C20.0°C-13.2°C5 mm62%3.3 m/s2.7
200411.2°C5.2°C-0.8°C20.2°C-11.9°C16 mm74%3.4 m/s2.8
200311.8°C5.5°C-0.8°C18.5°C-5.9°C30 mm67%3.9 m/s2.6
20029.2°C3.8°C-1.6°C19.2°C-12.1°C66 mm79%3.1 m/s2.3
200112.0°C6.2°C0.5°C23.5°C-6.6°C29 mm67%3.2 m/s2.5
20003.5°C-1.1°C-5.7°C14.4°C-11.3°C44 mm81%3.2 m/s2.4
199912.4°C6.0°C-0.5°C20.0°C-5.4°C95 mm70%3.5 m/s2.7
199810.3°C4.7°C-1.0°C22.3°C-11.0°C39 mm74%3 m/s2.5
19977.1°C2.3°C-2.6°C16.5°C-11.7°C97 mm82%3.1 m/s2.3
199610.3°C4.2°C-2.0°C21.1°C-12.6°C4 mm74%3.5 m/s2.7
19958.9°C3.5°C-1.8°C19.9°C-9.5°C59 mm76%2.9 m/s2.4
199411.1°C5.7°C0.4°C20.8°C-5.9°C23 mm81%2.6 m/s2
199310.6°C4.9°C-0.7°C17.7°C-5.8°C49 mm73%3.3 m/s2.5
19928.6°C3.6°C-1.4°C19.9°C-7.2°C85 mm82%3.3 m/s1.9
19919.6°C5.1°C0.6°C17.6°C-5.2°C138 mm82%2.9 m/s2.2
19907.7°C2.0°C-3.7°C17.0°C-14.7°C38 mm72%3.4 m/s2.4
19895.0°C-0.8°C-6.5°C19.0°C-22.2°C8 mm67%3.1 m/s2.7
198811.9°C5.5°C-1.0°C19.3°C-6.4°C35 mm66%3.2 m/s2.5
19878.4°C3.0°C-2.5°C17.5°C-12.1°C99 mm81%3.3 m/s2.1
19868.7°C3.8°C-1.1°C12.5°C-4.9°C30 mm85%2.4 m/s2.2
19856.6°C1.2°C-4.3°C17.9°C-10.7°C8 mm75%3.1 m/s2.7
1984 🌧️10.5°C5.3°C0.1°C21.4°C-9.0°C185 mm81%3.6 m/s1.8
1983 ❄️1.7°C-3.2°C-8.1°C14.6°C-17.5°C15 mm75%3.5 m/s—
198210.2°C4.9°C-0.4°C19.5°C-8.4°C56 mm73%3.2 m/s—
19818.8°C3.7°C-1.3°C18.6°C-7.1°C5 mm74%3.2 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Edmond December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Edmond in December?▼

The average high in December is around 9.8°C with lows near -1.3°C (mean 4.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Edmond in December?▼

December averages 45 mm of rainfall in Edmond, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 185 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest December on record in Edmond?▼

The hottest December reached 25.6°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to -22.2°C in 1989.

Has December in Edmond gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 5°C. Daytime highs moved from 7.6°C to 13.5°C and overnight lows from -2.8°C to 1.4°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Edmond?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Edmond and one of the drier months, so plan for around 9.8°C daytime highs and -1.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Edmond?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Edmond, averaging 4.3°C.

What should I pack for Edmond in December?▼

For December in Edmond, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.8°C and lows of -1.3°C.

Is Edmond humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Edmond in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.3 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.2 m/s (2008).

Which December had the most rainfall in Edmond?▼

The wettest December on record was 1984 with 185 mm. On average, December sees 45 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Edmond behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.