December weather forecast
Sheridan, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sheridan, is also a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in November to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Sheridan's temperature lowers to a mean of 38.3°F (3.5°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Sheridan, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Sheridan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sheridan, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sheridan in December?

In December, in Sheridan, the average high-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sheridan, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sheridan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sheridan, AR

Average temperature in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average pressure in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average wind speed in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average humidity in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average rainfall in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average snowfall in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average UV index in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, AR

Average visibility in December - Sheridan, 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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