December weather forecast
Chidester, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chidester, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Chidester, during December, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. In Chidester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chidester, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chidester, Arkansas, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chidester, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 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 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chidester have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chidester have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Chidester, AR

Average pressure in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Chidester, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Chidester, AR

Average humidity in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Chidester, AR

Average rainfall in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Chidester, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chidester, AR

Average snowfall in December - Chidester, 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 and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chidester, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Chidester, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chidester, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chidester, AR

Average UV index in December - Chidester, 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
Chidester, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Chidester, AR

Average visibility in December - Chidester, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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