December weather forecast
Sunset, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Sunset, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 59°F (15°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In Sunset, the average nighttime temperature during December is a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sunset, Arkansas, are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Sunset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sunset are January through March, November and December. In Sunset, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sunset, Arkansas, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sunset is 5.2h.

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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during December leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sunset in December?

In Sunset, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.7°F (3.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Sunset?

The months with the highest humidity in Sunset are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Sunset?

In December, in Sunset, Arkansas, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sunset?

In Sunset, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sunset, Arkansas.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset have in December?

In Sunset, Arkansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sunset?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset, Arkansas, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sunset, Arkansas, is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sunset?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunset, Arkansas, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset, AR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunset, AR

Average pressure in December - Sunset, 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
Sunset, AR

Average wind speed in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunset, AR

Average humidity in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunset, AR

Average rainfall in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunset, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sunset, AR

Average snowfall in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
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
Sunset, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Sunset, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunset, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunset, AR

Average UV index in December - Sunset, 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
Sunset, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Sunset, AR

Average visibility in December - Sunset, 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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