December weather forecastSmackover, AR

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Smackover, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Smackover's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in November to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Smackover are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Smackover, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Smackover, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Smackover. December is the first month it typically snows in Smackover. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Smackover, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Smackover.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Smackover. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Smackover during December is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Smackover.

In December, the average relative humidity in Smackover, Arkansas, is 81%.

In Smackover, Arkansas, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Smackover. Throughout December, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Smackover, Arkansas.

In Smackover, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

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

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

In Smackover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
Smackover, AR

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Smackover, AR

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Smackover, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Smackover, AR

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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