December weather forecastSherwood, AR
December
Weather in December
Closing the year, December manifests full-fledged winter weather in Sherwood, Arkansas. Chilly days and colder nights are apparent as temperatures hover between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C). The shorter daylight hours and an increase in relative humidity indicate the deepening of winter. While the chance of snow is minimal, Sherwood does witness occasional snowfall. The city embraces the year-end under a festive snow-laden cloak, thus marking an end to the annual weather cycle.Temperature
In Sherwood, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.7 rainfall days, and 34.49" (876mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sherwood, during December, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Sherwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Sherwood, 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
Sherwood, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Sherwood, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Sherwood, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Sherwood, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Sherwood, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Sherwood, 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).
