December weather forecast
Southland, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southland, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in November to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). In December, Southland records an average nighttime temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Southland, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 40.59" (1031mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Southland, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Southland, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Southland in December has an average high-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Southland?

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 Southland, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Southland?

In Southland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Southland, AR

Average temperature in December - Southland, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Southland, AR

Average pressure in December - Southland, 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
Southland, AR

Average wind speed in December - Southland, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Southland, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Southland, AR

Average rainfall in December - Southland, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.48").

Average rainfall days in December
Southland, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Southland, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southland, AR

Average snowfall in December - Southland, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southland, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Southland, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Southland, AR

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southland, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Southland, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Southland, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Southland, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Southland, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Southland, AR

Average visibility in December - Southland, 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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