December weather forecastColumbus, AR
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.2°F (11.8°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).Temperature
With the arrival of December, Columbus experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in November to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Columbus reports a consistent average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) throughout December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 39.33" (999mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Columbus, snow does not fall in April through December.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbus, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus, AR
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbus, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus, AR
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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
Columbus, AR
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus, AR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Columbus, AR
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
