December weather forecast
Nathan, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Nathan, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.8°F (3.2°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) from November's enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C). Throughout December, Nathan experiences a low-temperature average of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Nathan, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nathan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Nathan, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.7 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, in Nathan, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nathan, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nathan, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Nathan have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Nathan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nathan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nathan, AR

Average temperature in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°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 (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Nathan, AR

Average pressure in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nathan, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Nathan, AR

Average humidity in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Nathan, AR

Average rainfall in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Nathan, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nathan, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nathan, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nathan, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nathan, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Nathan, AR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Nathan, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Nathan, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Nathan, AR

Average visibility in December - Nathan, 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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