December weather forecast
Hickory Plains, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.5°F (10.3°C) and min 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hickory Plains, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 24.57" (624mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Hickory Plains. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hickory Plains.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Hickory Plains?

In December, in Hickory Plains, the average high-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hickory Plains?

In Hickory Plains, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Hickory Plains in December?

In Hickory Plains, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Hickory Plains?

December is the first month it typically snows in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hickory Plains?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hickory Plains have in December?

In Hickory Plains, the average day length in December is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hickory Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hickory Plains have in December?

In Hickory Plains, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hickory Plains?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hickory Plains.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hickory Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hickory Plains, Arkansas, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average temperature in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average pressure in December - Hickory Plains, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average wind speed in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average humidity in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average rainfall in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average snowfall in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average UV index in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Hickory Plains, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Hickory Plains, AR

Average visibility in December - Hickory Plains, 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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