December weather forecastMaumelle, AR

December

Weather in December

December, being the last month of the year, brings full-fledged winter to Maumelle. Adorned with intermittent snowfall, average temperature drops to a low of 37.2°F (2.9°C), confirming the arrival of winter. The cold and crisp air, blended with the festive spirit of holidays, diffuses an aura of cheerfulness throughout the city. Streets are dressed in vibrant lights adding warmth to the otherwise chilly evenings. Despite shorter daylight hours and dominant cloud cover, December holds a certain charm and bids a fitting farewell to the year.

Temperature

December in Maumelle, Arkansas, indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Maumelle witnesses an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Maumelle, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maumelle, there are 131.8 rainfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Maumelle are January through March, November and December. In Maumelle, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Maumelle, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Maumelle.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Maumelle are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Maumelle, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.2°F (2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In Maumelle, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Maumelle, Arkansas, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Maumelle, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maumelle, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Maumelle is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

60.1°F

51.1°F

48.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.5mph

8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

8.5

Average snowfall

0.04"

0.39"

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.4

18.9

19.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Maumelle, AR

Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Maumelle, 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
Maumelle, AR

Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Maumelle, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Maumelle, AR

Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Maumelle, AR

Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maumelle, AR

Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Maumelle, AR

Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Maumelle, AR

Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maumelle, AR

Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Maumelle, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Maumelle, AR

Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Maumelle, 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).