December weather forecast
Sunset, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Sunset, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a refreshing 59°F (15°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). The temperature in Sunset dips to an average of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Sunset.

Rainfall

In Sunset, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sunset, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sunset, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Sunset, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sunset, Arkansas, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sunset?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sunset?

On the first day of December in Sunset, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°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 (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunset, AR

Average pressure in December - Sunset, 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
Sunset, AR

Average wind speed in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunset, AR

Average humidity in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Sunset, AR

Average rainfall in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunset, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sunset, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Sunset, AR

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

Average sunshine days in December
Sunset, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunset, AR

Average UV index in December - Sunset, 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
Sunset, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset, 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 25).

Average visibility in December
Sunset, AR

Average visibility in December - Sunset, 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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