December weather forecast
Garfield, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garfield, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.8°F (8.2°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Garfield's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Garfield anticipates an average minimum temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 31.5" (800mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Garfield, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Garfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.3 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garfield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Garfield are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Garfield?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garfield, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Garfield?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garfield, AR

Average temperature in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, AR

Average pressure in December - Garfield, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garfield, AR

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield, AR

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, AR

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, AR

Average UV index in December - Garfield, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Garfield, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Garfield, AR

Average visibility in December - Garfield, 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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