December weather forecast
Samples, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Samples, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Samples records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Samples, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Samples, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Samples?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Samples, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Samples, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Samples have in December?

In Samples, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Samples have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Samples, Arkansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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 health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Samples, AR

Average temperature in December - Samples, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Samples, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Samples, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Samples, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Samples, AR

Average rainfall in December - Samples, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Samples, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Samples, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Samples, AR

Average snowfall in December - Samples, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Samples, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Samples, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Samples, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Samples, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Samples, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Samples, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Samples, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Samples, AR

Average visibility in December - Samples, 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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