December weather forecastScranton, AR
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Scranton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).Temperature
Scranton's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Scranton's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Scranton is 77%.Rainfall
In Scranton, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Scranton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 0.2 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Scranton, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Scranton, 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
Scranton, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Scranton, AR
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Scranton, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Scranton, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scranton, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scranton, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Scranton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scranton, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Scranton, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Scranton, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Scranton, AR
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (5mi).
