December weather forecast
Mendenhall, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mendenhall, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Mendenhall records a steady low-temperature average of 39.9°F (4.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Mendenhall, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation. In Mendenhall, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October and December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mendenhall is 5.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 54.3°F (12.4°C) and the low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Mendenhall, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Mendenhall, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mendenhall?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mendenhall have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average temperature in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average pressure in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average wind speed in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average humidity in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average rainfall in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average snowfall in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mendenhall, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Mendenhall, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13 days).

Average UV index in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average UV index in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Mendenhall, AR

Average visibility in December - Mendenhall, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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