December weather forecast
Palestine, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Palestine, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Palestine, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palestine, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palestine, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Palestine, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

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 6:53 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Palestine, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature, in December, in Palestine, records 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Palestine in December?

In Palestine, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Palestine have in December?

In Palestine, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Palestine, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Palestine, AR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°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
Palestine, AR

Average pressure in December - Palestine, 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
Palestine, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Palestine, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Palestine, AR

Average rainfall in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Palestine, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palestine, AR

Average snowfall in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palestine, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palestine, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palestine, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Palestine, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Palestine, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Palestine, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Palestine, AR

Average visibility in December - Palestine, 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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