The climate in Poteau during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Poteau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 11.6°C 52.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | -1.4°C 29.6°F |
Average temperature | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 14.4°C 58°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Poteau with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Poteau in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 34.1°C 93.4°F |
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Driest month: | January | 58mm 2.3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
Wettest month: | May | 161mm 6.3ins |