December weather forecast
Paradise, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paradise, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Paradise's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In Paradise, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Paradise, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Paradise, there are 138.5 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 2.05" (52mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Paradise, the average high-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Paradise, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Paradise, Arkansas, is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Paradise, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paradise have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradise, AR

Average pressure in December - Paradise, 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
Paradise, AR

Average wind speed in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Paradise, AR

Average humidity in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradise, AR

Average rainfall in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradise, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradise, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradise, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Paradise, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paradise, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paradise, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradise, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Paradise, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Paradise, AR

Average visibility in December - Paradise, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (5mi).

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