December weather forecast
Ward, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Ward, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Ward usually reports an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ward, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 24.57" (624mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Ward, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ward in December?

Ward in December has an average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ward, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ward have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ward is 5.3h.

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ward, AR

Average temperature in December - Ward, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ward, AR

Average pressure in December - Ward, 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
Ward, AR

Average wind speed in December - Ward, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ward, AR

Average humidity in December - Ward, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Ward, AR

Average rainfall in December - Ward, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Ward, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Ward, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ward, AR

Average snowfall in December - Ward, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ward, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Ward, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ward, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ward, AR

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

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Ward, AR

Average UV index in December - Ward, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Ward, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Ward, 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
Ward, AR

Average visibility in December - Ward, 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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