December weather forecast
Riggs, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riggs, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is experienced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Riggs, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Riggs, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.1 days and collects up to 10.98" (279mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Riggs, in December, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Riggs, there are 4.8 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Riggs is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Riggs, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riggs are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Riggs in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Riggs, Arkansas, are 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riggs?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Riggs?

In December, in Riggs, Arkansas, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Riggs?

In December, in Riggs, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riggs?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Riggs.

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

In Riggs, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Riggs?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Riggs?

In Riggs, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Riggs?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Riggs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riggs, AR

Average temperature in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riggs, AR

Average pressure in December - Riggs, 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
Riggs, AR

Average wind speed in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riggs, AR

Average humidity in December - Riggs, 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 (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riggs, AR

Average rainfall in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riggs, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riggs, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riggs, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 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 May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riggs, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Riggs, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riggs, AR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Riggs, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Riggs, 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
Riggs, AR

Average visibility in December - Riggs, 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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