December weather forecast
Lofton, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lofton, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lofton, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Lofton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.2 snowfall days, and 1.93" (49mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lofton, records 51.6°F (10.9°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lofton, Arkansas, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lofton, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lofton, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Lofton.

How many hours of sunshine does Lofton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lofton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lofton, AR

Average temperature in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.6°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 (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lofton, AR

Average pressure in December - Lofton, 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
Lofton, AR

Average wind speed in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lofton, AR

Average humidity in December - Lofton, 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
Lofton, AR

Average rainfall in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Lofton, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lofton, AR

Average snowfall in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lofton, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Lofton, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lofton, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lofton, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lofton, AR

Average UV index in December - Lofton, 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
Lofton, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Lofton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Lofton, AR

Average visibility in December - Lofton, 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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