December weather forecast
Yorktown, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yorktown, is still a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) in November to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Yorktown experiences an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) in month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Yorktown, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.5 rainfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 0.67" (17mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Yorktown, Arkansas. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Yorktown in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In Yorktown, in December, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Yorktown have in December?

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, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Yorktown, AR

Average temperature in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average pressure in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average wind speed in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average humidity in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average rainfall in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average snowfall in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average UV index in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, AR

Average visibility in December - Yorktown, 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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