December weather forecastAvoca, AR

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Avoca, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.8°F (8.2°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Avoca, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Avoca, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Avoca, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Avoca is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

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

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Avoca, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°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 (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Avoca, 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
Avoca, AR

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Avoca, AR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Avoca, 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).