December weather forecast
Arcola, WY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arcola, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 34.7°F (1.5°C) and lows at 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Arcola, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arcola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116 days and collects up to 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Arcola, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Arcola experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Arcola, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Arcola, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Arcola?

In Arcola, Wyoming, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arcola have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months 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 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Arcola, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arcola, WY

Average temperature in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Arcola, WY

Average pressure in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arcola, WY

Average wind speed in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Arcola, WY

Average humidity in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Arcola, WY

Average rainfall in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Arcola, WY

Average rainfall days in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arcola, WY

Average snowfall in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arcola, WY

Average snowfall days in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arcola, WY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arcola, WY

Average sunshine days in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Arcola, WY

Average UV index in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arcola, WY

Average cloud cover in December - Arcola, WY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Arcola, WY

Average visibility in December - Arcola, WY
  • 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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