December weather forecast
Carthage, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carthage, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Carthage's weather displays a minor decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Carthage throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carthage, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carthage, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Carthage, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carthage have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carthage?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Carthage?

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

Average temperature in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°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 (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carthage, AR

Average pressure in December - Carthage, 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
Carthage, AR

Average wind speed in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Carthage, AR

Average humidity in December - Carthage, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Carthage, AR

Average rainfall in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carthage, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carthage, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Carthage, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Carthage, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carthage, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Carthage, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Carthage, AR

Average visibility in December - Carthage, 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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