December weather forecast
Dotson, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dotson, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.9°F (11.6°C) and min 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C) in November to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Dotson, in December, experiences an average temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Dotson, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Dotson. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) 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 in Dotson, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Dotson are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dotson, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Dotson?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dotson, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dotson?

In Dotson, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dotson?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Dotson?

December is the first month it typically snows in Dotson, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dotson?

The month with the shortest days in Dotson, Arkansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dotson have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dotson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dotson?

The months with the least sunshine in Dotson are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dotson have in December?

In Dotson, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dotson?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dotson, Arkansas, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dotson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dotson, Arkansas, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dotson, AR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dotson, AR

Average pressure in December - Dotson, 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
Dotson, AR

Average wind speed in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dotson, AR

Average humidity in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dotson, AR

Average rainfall in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Dotson, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dotson, AR

Average snowfall in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dotson, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dotson, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dotson, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Dotson, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dotson, AR

Average UV index in December - Dotson, 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
Dotson, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Dotson, AR

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

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

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