December weather forecastPottsville, AR
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Pottsville, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) is witnessed in Pottsville throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Pottsville, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pottsville, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 37.01" (940mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Pottsville are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Pottsville. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pottsville, there are 4.5 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Pottsville, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Pottsville, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Pottsville is 5.5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Pottsville, 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
Pottsville, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Pottsville, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Pottsville, AR
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May and December (5mi).
