December weather forecast
Cheatham, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Cheatham, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Cheatham's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Throughout December, Cheatham witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.7 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Cheatham, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.6 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Cheatham experiences an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 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.

How many hours of daylight does Cheatham have in December?

In Cheatham, 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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheatham have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Cheatham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cheatham, AR

Average temperature in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°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
Cheatham, AR

Average pressure in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cheatham, AR

Average wind speed in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cheatham, AR

Average humidity in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Cheatham, AR

Average rainfall in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Cheatham, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cheatham, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cheatham, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Cheatham, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheatham, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cheatham, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Cheatham, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cheatham, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Cheatham, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Cheatham, AR

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

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

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