December weather forecast
Palatka, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palatka, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Palatka observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout December, Palatka experiences a low-temperature average of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Palatka is 77%.

Rainfall

In Palatka, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palatka are January through March, October through December. In Palatka, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Palatka, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Palatka, is 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Palatka, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Palatka?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palatka have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Palatka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palatka, AR

Average temperature in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Palatka, AR

Average pressure in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Palatka, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Palatka, AR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Palatka, AR

Average rainfall in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Palatka, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palatka, AR

Average snowfall in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palatka, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Palatka, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palatka, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Palatka, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Palatka, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Palatka, AR

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

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 24).

Average visibility in December
Palatka, AR

Average visibility in December - Palatka, 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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