December weather forecast
Alma, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alma, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

In Alma, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Alma, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Alma. In Alma, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Alma, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Alma, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alma, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Alma have in December?

In Alma, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Alma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alma, AR

Average temperature in December - Alma, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Alma, AR

Average pressure in December - Alma, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alma, AR

Average wind speed in December - Alma, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Alma, AR

Average humidity in December - Alma, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Alma, AR

Average rainfall in December - Alma, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Alma, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Alma, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alma, AR

Average snowfall in December - Alma, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alma, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Alma, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alma, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alma, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alma, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Alma, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Alma, AR

Average UV index in December - Alma, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Alma, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Alma, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Alma, AR

Average visibility in December - Alma, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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