December weather forecastFairfield Bay, AR

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfield Bay, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.6°F (9.2°C) and min 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's mild 57°F (13.9°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield Bay, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fairfield Bay, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Fairfield Bay, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairfield Bay. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Fairfield Bay, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In Fairfield Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Fairfield Bay, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfield Bay, 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
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairfield Bay, 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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Fairfield Bay, AR

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).