December weather forecast
Whitefield, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Whitefield, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Whitefield experiences a mean low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. In Whitefield, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

During December, Whitefield experiences an average high-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Whitefield, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Whitefield, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Whitefield have in December?

In Whitefield, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whitefield, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitefield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Whitefield?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.7°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 (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitefield, AR

Average pressure in December - Whitefield, 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
Whitefield, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitefield, AR

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitefield, AR

Average rainfall in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitefield, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitefield, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitefield, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 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
Whitefield, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitefield, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitefield, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitefield, AR

Average UV index in December - Whitefield, 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
Whitefield, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Whitefield, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

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
Whitefield, AR

Average visibility in December - Whitefield, 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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