December weather forecast
Tafton, AR

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tafton, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). In Tafton, an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tafton are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Tafton, Arkansas, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tafton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Tafton, Arkansas. December is the first month it typically snows in Tafton, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tafton, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tafton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Tafton is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tafton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Tafton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tafton, is 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Tafton?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Tafton?

The average relative humidity in December in Tafton, Arkansas, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Tafton in December?

In December, in Tafton, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Tafton?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tafton?

The month with the shortest days in Tafton is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tafton have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tafton?

On the first day of December in Tafton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tafton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tafton, Arkansas, is 5.4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Tafton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tafton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tafton, AR

Average temperature in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tafton, AR

Average pressure in December - Tafton, 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
Tafton, AR

Average wind speed in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tafton, AR

Average humidity in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tafton, AR

Average rainfall in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tafton, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tafton, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tafton, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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
Tafton, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tafton, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tafton, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tafton, AR

Average UV index in December - Tafton, 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
Tafton, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Tafton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Tafton, AR

Average visibility in December - Tafton, 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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