December weather forecast
Pickens, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Pickens, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.2°F (11.8°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in December, shifting from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) is noted during the month of December.

Humidity

In Pickens, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pickens, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 40.47" (1028mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pickens, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Pickens, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 53.2°F (11.8°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pickens?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pickens, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pickens, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pickens?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pickens have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Pickens are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Pickens, AR

Average temperature in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Pickens, AR

Average pressure in December - Pickens, 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
Pickens, AR

Average wind speed in December - Pickens, 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 (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pickens, AR

Average humidity in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Pickens, AR

Average rainfall in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Pickens, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pickens, AR

Average snowfall in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Pickens, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Pickens, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pickens, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pickens, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Pickens, AR

Average UV index in December - Pickens, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pickens, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Pickens, 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
Pickens, AR

Average visibility in December - Pickens, 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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