December weather forecast
Huntsville, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Huntsville, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). An average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Huntsville, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Huntsville, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Huntsville, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Huntsville, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Huntsville, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) 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 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Huntsville is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Huntsville, Arkansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Huntsville, AR

Average temperature in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Huntsville, AR

Average pressure in December - Huntsville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Huntsville, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Huntsville, AR

Average humidity in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Huntsville, AR

Average rainfall in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Huntsville, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Huntsville, AR

Average snowfall in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Huntsville, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Huntsville, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Huntsville, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Huntsville, AR

Average UV index in December - Huntsville, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Huntsville, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Huntsville, AR

Average visibility in December - Huntsville, 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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