December weather forecast
Jefferson, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Jefferson, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) from November's refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). During December, Jefferson records an average temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Jefferson is 78%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Jefferson. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Jefferson, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Jefferson is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Jefferson?

December temperatures in Jefferson, Arkansas, vary between a high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jefferson?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jefferson, Arkansas, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Jefferson?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jefferson?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jefferson, Arkansas.

What is the average length of the day in December in Jefferson?

In December, the average day length in Jefferson, Arkansas, is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Jefferson?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Jefferson?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jefferson is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Jefferson?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Jefferson?

In Jefferson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jefferson, AR

Average temperature in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°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 (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jefferson, AR

Average pressure in December - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, AR

Average wind speed in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jefferson, AR

Average humidity in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jefferson, AR

Average rainfall in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jefferson, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jefferson, AR

Average snowfall in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Jefferson, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Jefferson, AR

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jefferson, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jefferson, AR

Average UV index in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Jefferson, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Jefferson, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Jefferson, AR

Average visibility in December - Jefferson, 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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