December weather forecast
Pocahontas, AR

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Weather in December

December embraces Pocahontas, Arkansas with a typical winter chill, welcoming the festive season with open arms. The city gets lightly dusted with snow, recording an average snowfall of 0.67" (17mm) over approximately one day. This month is characterized by cold winds, short days, and a peaceful tranquility that prepares the city for the turn of the year. December, with its crisp weather and festive ambiance, wraps up the year on a wonderfully tranquil note.

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's moderate 57°F (13.9°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Pocahontas temperatures generally rest at a low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In Pocahontas, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pocahontas, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 37.52" (953mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.7 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pocahontas, Arkansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pocahontas is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pocahontas in December?

December temperatures in Pocahontas vary between a high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pocahontas?

The average relative humidity in December in Pocahontas, Arkansas, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Pocahontas in December?

In Pocahontas, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pocahontas in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pocahontas?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pocahontas, Arkansas, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Pocahontas, Arkansas, is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pocahontas?

On the first day of December in Pocahontas, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocahontas have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pocahontas?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average temperature in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°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 (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average pressure in December - Pocahontas, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average wind speed in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average humidity in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average rainfall in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average snowfall in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average UV index in December - Pocahontas, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Pocahontas, AR

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Pocahontas, AR

Average visibility in December - Pocahontas, 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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