December weather forecast
Hot Springs Village, AR

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Weather in December

December represents the arrival of winter in Hot Springs Village. The temperature drops further from November values with the lowest average high for the year noted at 50.9°F (10.5°C). However, despite being chilly, December sees only a slight snowfall of 0.35" (9mm), a whisper of what awaits in January. The cold trend continues into January with increased snowfalls and foggy days. In essence, December's weather is marked by cold temperatures, snowfall return, and the shorter daylight hours.

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hot Springs Village, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hot Springs Village, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 39.53" (1004mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hot Springs Village are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Hot Springs Village in December has an average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). 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, in September is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Hot Springs Village is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hot Springs Village, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) 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 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 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average temperature in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average pressure in December - Hot Springs Village, 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
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average wind speed in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average humidity in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average rainfall in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.56").

Average rainfall days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average snowfall in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hot Springs Village, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average UV index in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hot Springs Village, AR

Average visibility in December - Hot Springs Village, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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