December weather forecast
Smead, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Smead, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in November to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). During December, Smead records an average temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) at night.

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Smead, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Smead, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Smead, there are 3.7 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures in Smead vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months in Smead?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Smead, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Smead, during December, snow falls for 0.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Smead is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Smead, the average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Smead, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Smead, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Smead, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smead, AR

Average temperature in December - Smead, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Smead, AR

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

Average wind speed in December - Smead, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Smead, AR

Average humidity in December - Smead, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Smead, AR

Average rainfall in December - Smead, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Smead, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Smead, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smead, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smead, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Smead, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smead, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smead, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Smead, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Smead, AR

Average UV index in December - Smead, 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
Smead, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Smead, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Smead, AR

Average visibility in December - Smead, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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