December weather forecast
Gould, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gould, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) in November to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). In December, Gould records an average nighttime temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gould, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gould, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.4 days and collects up to 37.76" (959mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Gould, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.7 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Gould, Arkansas, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gould, is 53.1°F (11.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.3°F (4.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gould, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Gould?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gould have in December?

In Gould, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gould have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Gould, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gould, AR

Average temperature in December - Gould, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gould, AR

Average pressure in December - Gould, 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
Gould, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Gould, AR

Average humidity in December - Gould, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Gould, AR

Average rainfall in December - Gould, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Gould, AR

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gould, AR

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

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
Gould, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Gould, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Gould, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gould, 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 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gould, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Gould, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Gould, AR

Average UV index in December - Gould, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Gould, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Gould, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Gould, AR

Average visibility in December - Gould, 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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