December weather forecastCravens, AR

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Cravens, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in November to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cravens, Arkansas, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.5 rainfall days, and 34.21" (869mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cravens are January through March and December. 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

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

In Cravens, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Cravens, Arkansas, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cravens.

In Cravens, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cravens, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

In Cravens, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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, August and September (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Cravens, 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 September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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
Cravens, 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).