December weather forecast
Arkansas City, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Arkansas City, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Throughout December, Arkansas City encounters an average temperature drop to a cold 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

In Arkansas City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Arkansas City, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 40.43" (1027mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 54°F (12.2°C) and the low-temperature is 41°F (5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Arkansas City is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Arkansas City, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Arkansas City, Arkansas, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Arkansas City have in December?

In Arkansas City, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arkansas City have in December?

In Arkansas City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Arkansas City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Arkansas City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average temperature in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average pressure in December - Arkansas City, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average wind speed in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average humidity in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average rainfall in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average snowfall in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average UV index in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Arkansas City, AR

Average visibility in December - Arkansas City, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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