December weather forecast
Gentry, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gentry, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a mild 57.2°F (14°C) in November to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gentry, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gentry, in December, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gentry, Arkansas, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Gentry, 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 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Gentry, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gentry, AR

Average temperature in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gentry, AR

Average pressure in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gentry, AR

Average wind speed in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Gentry, AR

Average humidity in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Gentry, AR

Average rainfall in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Gentry, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gentry, AR

Average snowfall in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gentry, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gentry, 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 month with the most sunshine is 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
Gentry, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Gentry, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gentry, AR

Average UV index in December - Gentry, 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
Gentry, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Gentry, AR

Average visibility in December - Gentry, 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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