Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Benton experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Benton records an average nighttime low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, in Benton, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.1 days and aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min 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 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index in Benton, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Benton, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Benton, 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
Benton, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Benton, AR
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Benton, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Benton, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benton, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benton, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.6 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
Benton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benton, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Benton, 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
Benton, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Benton, 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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