December weather forecast
Portland, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Portland, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in December, moving from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Portland sees an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Portland, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 40.67" (1033mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Portland, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Portland is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Portland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Portland, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Portland, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October and December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Portland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Portland?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Portland, AR

Average temperature in December - Portland, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Portland, AR

Average pressure in December - Portland, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Portland, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Portland, AR

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Portland, AR

Average rainfall in December - Portland, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Portland, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Portland, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Portland, AR

Average snowfall in December - Portland, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Portland, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Portland, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Portland, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Portland, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Portland, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Portland, AR

Average UV index in December - Portland, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Portland, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Portland, AR

Average visibility in December - Portland, 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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