December weather forecast
Smithville, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Smithville, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, Smithville records a mild decrease in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in November to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Smithville's average low-temperature in December is measured at a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 34.13" (867mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Smithville. In Smithville, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Smithville, there are 7.5 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Smithville.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Smithville, 48.4°F (9.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.9°F (1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Smithville, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smithville, in December, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Smithville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Smithville, AR

Average temperature in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithville, AR

Average pressure in December - Smithville, 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
Smithville, AR

Average wind speed in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithville, AR

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Smithville, AR

Average rainfall in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithville, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithville, AR

Average snowfall in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithville, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithville, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Smithville, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithville, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Smithville, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Smithville, AR

Average visibility in December - Smithville, 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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