December weather forecast
Alpena, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Alpena, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Alpena observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Alpena experiences a mean temperature of 32°F (0°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Alpena, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alpena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Alpena, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alpena are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Alpena?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alpena are 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 32°F (0°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alpena?

In December, the average relative humidity in Alpena is 75%.

How much does it rain in Alpena in December?

In Alpena, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Alpena?

In Alpena, Arkansas, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alpena?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alpena, Arkansas.

How many hours of daylight does Alpena have in December?

In Alpena, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alpena?

On the first day of December in Alpena, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Alpena?

The months with the least sunshine in Alpena, Arkansas, are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alpena have in December?

In Alpena, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alpena, Arkansas.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alpena?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Alpena, Arkansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alpena, AR

Average temperature in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alpena, AR

Average pressure in December - Alpena, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Alpena, AR

Average wind speed in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alpena, AR

Average humidity in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alpena, AR

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alpena, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alpena, AR

Average snowfall in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alpena, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alpena, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alpena, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alpena, AR

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Alpena, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Alpena, AR

Average visibility in December - Alpena, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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