December weather forecast
Estes, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Estes, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 51.8°F (11°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Estes, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Estes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Estes, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Estes, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.5 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Estes, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Estes?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.8°F (11°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Estes, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Estes have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Estes have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Estes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Estes, AR

Average temperature in December - Estes, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Estes, AR

Average pressure in December - Estes, 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
Estes, AR

Average wind speed in December - Estes, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Estes, AR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Estes, AR

Average rainfall in December - Estes, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Estes, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Estes, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Estes, AR

Average snowfall in December - Estes, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Estes, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Estes, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Estes, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Estes, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Estes, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Estes, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Estes, AR

Average UV index in December - Estes, 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
Estes, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Estes, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Estes, AR

Average visibility in December - Estes, 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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