December weather forecast
Sims, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sims, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature in Sims averages to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sims, Arkansas, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sims, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.2 rainfall days, and 38.86" (987mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sims, during December, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Sims, Arkansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.8 days and aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) 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 December in Sims, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sims, Arkansas, are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Sims?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sims, is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sims?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sims, Arkansas, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sims?

In Sims, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sims?

In December, in Sims, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sims?

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

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

In Sims, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sims?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sims?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sims.

How many hours of sunshine does Sims have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sims, Arkansas, is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sims?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Sims?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sims is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sims, AR

Average temperature in December - Sims, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sims, AR

Average pressure in December - Sims, 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
Sims, AR

Average wind speed in December - Sims, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sims, AR

Average humidity in December - Sims, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sims, AR

Average rainfall in December - Sims, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sims, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Sims, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sims, AR

Average snowfall in December - Sims, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
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
Sims, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Sims, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Sims, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sims, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sims, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Sims, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sims, AR

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sims, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Sims, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Sims, AR

Average visibility in December - Sims, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).

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