December weather forecastHot Springs Village, AR
December
Weather in December
December represents the arrival of winter in Hot Springs Village. The temperature drops further from November values with the lowest average high for the year noted at 50.9°F (10.5°C). However, despite being chilly, December sees only a slight snowfall of 0.35" (9mm), a whisper of what awaits in January. The cold trend continues into January with increased snowfalls and foggy days. In essence, December's weather is marked by cold temperatures, snowfall return, and the shorter daylight hours.Temperature
December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Hot Springs Village, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hot Springs Village, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 39.53" (1004mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hot Springs Village are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.3 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Hot Springs Village, 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
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.56").
Average rainfall days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hot Springs Village, 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
Hot Springs Village, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Hot Springs Village, 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).
