December weather forecast
Compton, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Compton, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

Compton in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Compton reports an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Compton, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Compton, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Compton, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Compton, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Compton, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Compton in December has an average high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Compton?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Compton, Arkansas, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Compton, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) 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 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Compton have in December?

The average day length in December in Compton is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Compton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Compton, AR

Average temperature in December - Compton, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Compton, AR

Average pressure in December - Compton, 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
Compton, AR

Average wind speed in December - Compton, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Compton, AR

Average humidity in December - Compton, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Compton, AR

Average rainfall in December - Compton, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Compton, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Compton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Compton, AR

Average snowfall in December - Compton, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Compton, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Compton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Compton, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Compton, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Compton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Compton, AR

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Compton, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Compton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Compton, AR

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

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

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