December weather forecast
Mansfield, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mansfield, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Mansfield experiences a steady low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mansfield, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Mansfield, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mansfield, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mansfield, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Mansfield is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mansfield have in December?

In Mansfield, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

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 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mansfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Mansfield, AR

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

Average wind speed in December
Mansfield, AR

Average wind speed in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mansfield, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mansfield, AR

Average rainfall in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Mansfield, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mansfield, AR

Average snowfall in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mansfield, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mansfield, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mansfield, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Mansfield, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mansfield, AR

Average UV index in December - Mansfield, 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
Mansfield, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Mansfield, AR

Average visibility in December - Mansfield, 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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