December weather forecast
Saratoga, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Saratoga, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Saratoga, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Saratoga, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 39.33" (999mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Saratoga, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Saratoga.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Saratoga, 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saratoga, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Saratoga, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Saratoga, 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 in Saratoga, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saratoga have in December?

In Saratoga, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Saratoga, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Saratoga is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Saratoga, AR

Average temperature in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°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 (35.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Saratoga, AR

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Saratoga, AR

Average humidity in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Saratoga, AR

Average rainfall in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Saratoga, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saratoga, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saratoga, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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 and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saratoga, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saratoga, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Saratoga, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Saratoga, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Saratoga, AR

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Saratoga, AR

Average visibility in December - Saratoga, 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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