December weather forecast
Samples, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Samples, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Throughout the nights in December, Samples experiences an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Samples, Arkansas, 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. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Samples, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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

The average sunshine in December 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Samples in December?

In Samples, 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Samples?

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

How much does it rain in Samples in December?

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

When does it start snowing in Samples?

December is the first month it typically snows in Samples, Arkansas. 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 Samples?

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

How many hours of daylight does Samples have in December?

In Samples, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Samples?

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 Samples, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Samples?

The average sunshine duration in December in Samples, Arkansas, is 5.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Samples?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Samples is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Samples, AR

Average temperature in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average pressure in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average wind speed in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average humidity in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average rainfall in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average snowfall in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average UV index in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Samples, 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
Samples, AR

Average visibility in December - Samples, 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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