December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Reader, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, softly falling from a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Reader sees an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during December.

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Reader, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Reader, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Reader.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Reader, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Reader in December?

In Reader, 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Reader, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Reader, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly 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.

How many hours of daylight does Reader have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Reader have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Reader, AR

Average temperature in December - Reader, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Reader, AR

Average pressure in December - Reader, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Reader, AR

Average wind speed in December - Reader, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Reader, AR

Average humidity in December - Reader, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Reader, AR

Average rainfall in December - Reader, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Reader, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Reader, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Reader, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Reader, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Reader, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 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, October and December (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Reader, AR

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Reader, AR

Average UV index in December - Reader, 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
Reader, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Reader, AR

Average visibility in December - Reader, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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