December weather forecast
Des Arc, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Des Arc, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in November to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout December, Des Arc records an average temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Des Arc, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Des Arc, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Des Arc, is 51.1°F (10.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°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 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Des Arc, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Des Arc, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Des Arc, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Des Arc?

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 Des Arc, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Des Arc, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in December?

In Des Arc, 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
Des Arc, AR

Average temperature in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Des Arc, AR

Average pressure in December - Des Arc, 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
Des Arc, AR

Average wind speed in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Des Arc, AR

Average humidity in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Des Arc, AR

Average rainfall in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Des Arc, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Des Arc, AR

Average snowfall in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Des Arc, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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 and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Des Arc, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Des Arc, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Des Arc, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Des Arc, AR

Average UV index in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Des Arc, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Des Arc, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Des Arc, AR

Average visibility in December - Des Arc, 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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