December weather forecast
Damascus, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Damascus, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Damascus sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Damascus reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118 rainfall days, and 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Damascus, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Damascus, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.9 days and aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Damascus, in December, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Damascus in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Damascus have in December?

In Damascus, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Damascus, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Damascus, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Damascus, AR

Average temperature in December - Damascus, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Damascus, AR

Average pressure in December - Damascus, 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
Damascus, AR

Average wind speed in December - Damascus, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Damascus, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Damascus, AR

Average rainfall in December - Damascus, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Damascus, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Damascus, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Damascus, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Damascus, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Damascus, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Damascus, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Damascus, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Damascus, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Damascus, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Damascus, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Damascus, AR

Average visibility in December - Damascus, 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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