December weather forecast
Portia, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Portia, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) in November to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). During the month of December, Portia experiences a steady low-temperature average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Portia, Arkansas, are January through March, October through December. In Portia, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Portia, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Portia?

During December, Portia experiences an average high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Portia?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Portia?

In Portia, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Portia?

In Portia, Arkansas, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Portia?

December has the shortest days of the year in Portia, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Portia have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Portia?

On the first day of December in Portia, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Portia?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Portia?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Portia.

What is the UV index reading in December in Portia?

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

Average temperature in December - Portia, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Portia, AR

Average pressure in December - Portia, 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
Portia, AR

Average wind speed in December - Portia, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Portia, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Portia, AR

Average rainfall in December - Portia, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Portia, AR

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portia, AR

Average snowfall in December - Portia, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

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
Portia, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Portia, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portia, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portia, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Portia, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Portia, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Portia, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Portia, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Portia, AR

Average visibility in December - Portia, 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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