December weather forecast
Austin, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Austin, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.1°F (3.4°C) and max 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.5 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Austin, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Austin, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Austin, records 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Austin, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Austin, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Austin?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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 Austin have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Austin is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Austin, AR

Average temperature in December - Austin, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Austin, AR

Average pressure in December - Austin, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Austin, AR

Average wind speed in December - Austin, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Austin, AR

Average humidity in December - Austin, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Austin, AR

Average rainfall in December - Austin, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Austin, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Austin, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Austin, AR

Average snowfall in December - Austin, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Austin, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Austin, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Austin, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Austin, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Austin, AR

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Austin, AR

Average UV index in December - Austin, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Austin, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Austin, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Austin, AR

Average visibility in December - Austin, 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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