December weather forecast
Horseshoe Lake, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Horseshoe Lake, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Horseshoe Lake throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Horseshoe Lake, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Horseshoe Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.1 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Horseshoe Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Horseshoe Lake, records 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Horseshoe Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Horseshoe Lake?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Horseshoe Lake, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does Horseshoe Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Horseshoe Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Horseshoe Lake, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Horseshoe Lake is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Horseshoe Lake is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average temperature in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°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 (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average pressure in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average wind speed in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average humidity in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average rainfall in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average snowfall in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Horseshoe Lake, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average UV index in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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
Horseshoe Lake, AR

Average visibility in December - Horseshoe Lake, 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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