December weather forecastAltus, AR
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Altus, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Altus in December experiences a low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
In Altus, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Altus, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Altus, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Altus, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Altus, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Altus, AR
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Altus, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Altus, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Altus, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Altus, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Altus, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Altus, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Altus, 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
Altus, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Altus, AR
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (5mi).
