December weather forecast
Madison, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Madison, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Madison in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Madison records a consistent low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Madison, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Madison, in December, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°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 estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in December?

In Madison, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Madison, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Madison?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Madison, AR

Average temperature in December - Madison, 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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°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 (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Madison, AR

Average pressure in December - Madison, 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
Madison, AR

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

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

Average humidity in December
Madison, AR

Average humidity in December - Madison, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Madison, AR

Average rainfall in December - Madison, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Madison, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Madison, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Madison, AR

Average snowfall in December - Madison, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Madison, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Madison, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Madison, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Madison, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Madison, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Madison, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Madison, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Madison, 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
Madison, AR

Average visibility in December - Madison, 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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