December weather forecast
Pastoria, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Pastoria, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Pastoria's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in November to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pastoria, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pastoria, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Pastoria, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Pastoria is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pastoria have in December?

In Pastoria, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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 reading in December in Pastoria?

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
Pastoria, AR

Average temperature in December - Pastoria, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°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 (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pastoria, AR

Average pressure in December - Pastoria, 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
Pastoria, AR

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pastoria, AR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Pastoria, AR

Average rainfall in December - Pastoria, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Pastoria, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Pastoria, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pastoria, AR

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

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

Average snowfall days in December
Pastoria, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Pastoria, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pastoria, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pastoria, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Pastoria, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pastoria, AR

Average UV index in December - Pastoria, 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
Pastoria, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Pastoria, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Pastoria, AR

Average visibility in December - Pastoria, 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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