December weather forecast
Hensley, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Hensley, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). During December, Hensley consistently records a temperature low averaging a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

In Hensley, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hensley, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hensley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hensley, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hensley, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.2 days and aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hensley.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hensley in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Hensley, Arkansas, is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 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 Hensley have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hensley, AR

Average pressure in December - Hensley, 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
Hensley, AR

Average wind speed in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hensley, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hensley, AR

Average rainfall in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in December
Hensley, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hensley, AR

Average snowfall in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hensley, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Hensley, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hensley, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hensley, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Hensley, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hensley, AR

Average UV index in December - Hensley, 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
Hensley, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Hensley, AR

Average visibility in December - Hensley, 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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