December weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Pleasant, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Mount Pleasant records a steady low-temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Pleasant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Pleasant, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.4 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Mount Pleasant is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 48°F (8.9°C) and the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Pleasant, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mount Pleasant, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Pleasant have in December?

In Mount Pleasant, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average temperature in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average pressure in December - Mount Pleasant, 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
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average wind speed in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average humidity in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average rainfall in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average snowfall in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Pleasant, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average UV index in December - Mount Pleasant, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Pleasant, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

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 26).

Average visibility in December
Mount Pleasant, AR

Average visibility in December - Mount Pleasant, 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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