December weather forecast
Heber Springs, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Heber Springs, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Heber Springs observes an average nighttime temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) during December.

Humidity

In Heber Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Heber Springs, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Heber Springs, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Heber Springs, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.3 days and aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Heber Springs, is 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Heber Springs, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Heber Springs in December?

In Heber Springs, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Heber Springs have in December?

In Heber Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Heber Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average temperature in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average pressure in December - Heber Springs, 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
Heber Springs, AR

Average wind speed in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average humidity in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average rainfall in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average snowfall in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Heber Springs, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average UV index in December - Heber Springs, 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
Heber Springs, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Heber Springs, AR

Average visibility in December - Heber Springs, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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