December weather forecast
Rector, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rector, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.8°F (2.1°C) and max 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

Rector's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, Rector experiences an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rector, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Rector, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 47.5°F (8.6°C) and the low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rector, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rector, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rector?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Rector, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°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 (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rector, AR

Average pressure in December - Rector, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rector, AR

Average wind speed in December - Rector, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rector, AR

Average humidity in December - Rector, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Rector, AR

Average rainfall in December - Rector, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Rector, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Rector, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rector, AR

Average snowfall in December - Rector, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rector, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Rector, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rector, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Rector, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Rector, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Rector, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rector, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Rector, 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 24).

Average visibility in December
Rector, AR

Average visibility in December - Rector, 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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