December weather forecast
Russell, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Russell, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in November to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cold 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In Russell, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Russell. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Russell, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Russell, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Russell, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Russell in December?

In Russell, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Russell have in December?

In Russell, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Russell have in December?

In Russell, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Russell, AR

Average temperature in December - Russell, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°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 (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Russell, AR

Average pressure in December - Russell, 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
Russell, AR

Average wind speed in December - Russell, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Russell, AR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Russell, AR

Average rainfall in December - Russell, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Russell, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Russell, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Russell, AR

Average snowfall in December - Russell, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Russell, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Russell, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Russell, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Russell, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Russell, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Russell, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Russell, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Russell, AR

Average visibility in December - Russell, 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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