December weather forecast
Tafton, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tafton, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Tafton's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). In the month of December, an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tafton, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tafton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tafton, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min 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 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Tafton, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tafton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tafton, is 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Tafton?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tafton, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Tafton, Arkansas, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the month with 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 Tafton, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Tafton, AR

Average temperature in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Tafton, AR

Average pressure in December - Tafton, 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
Tafton, AR

Average wind speed in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tafton, AR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Tafton, AR

Average rainfall in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Tafton, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tafton, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tafton, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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
Tafton, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tafton, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tafton, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tafton, AR

Average UV index in December - Tafton, 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
Tafton, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Tafton, AR

Average visibility in December - Tafton, 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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