December weather forecast
North Little Rock, AR

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Weather in December

December in North Little Rock brings the first real taste of winter with the average high temperature rounding off at 51.8°F (11°C). The shift from November is drastic as the city prepares for the colder months. An intriguing facet of December is the snowfall, amounting to a light dusting of 0.04" (1mm). Shorter daylight hours, combined with lower sunshine duration, define the decidedly wintry feel of this month. Overall, winter announces its arrival in December, closing the year with a cool, crisp climate.

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). North Little Rock's average low-temperature is measured at an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) during December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in North Little Rock, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Little Rock are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in North Little Rock, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Little Rock, Arkansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in North Little Rock?

In North Little Rock, 51.8°F (11°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in North Little Rock?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in North Little Rock.

What is the average humidity in December in North Little Rock?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Little Rock is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in North Little Rock?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in North Little Rock?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Little Rock?

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

How many hours of daylight does North Little Rock have in December?

The average day length in December in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Little Rock?

On the first day of December in North Little Rock, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in North Little Rock?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Little Rock is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Little Rock?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

How high is the UV index in December in North Little Rock?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in North Little Rock is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average temperature in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°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 (48.7°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
North Little Rock, AR

Average pressure in December - North Little Rock, 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
North Little Rock, AR

Average wind speed in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average humidity in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall days in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall days in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Little Rock, 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 54min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average sunshine days in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average UV index in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average cloud cover in December - North Little Rock, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
North Little Rock, AR

Average visibility in December - North Little Rock, 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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