December weather forecast
Kirkland, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Kirkland, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

Kirkland's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkland, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kirkland, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kirkland, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Kirkland is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Kirkland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkland, AR

Average temperature in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkland, AR

Average pressure in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Kirkland, AR

Average wind speed in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkland, AR

Average humidity in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkland, AR

Average rainfall in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkland, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkland, AR

Average snowfall in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkland, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Kirkland, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkland, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkland, AR

Average UV index in December - Kirkland, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kirkland, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Kirkland, AR

Average visibility in December - Kirkland, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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