December weather forecastTontitown, AR

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Tontitown, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). In Tontitown, an average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

In Tontitown, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tontitown, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tontitown, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.3 days and collects up to 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tontitown, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tontitown, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Tontitown in December has an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°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 computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

In Tontitown, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Tontitown, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Tontitown, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Tontitown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tontitown, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tontitown, AR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Tontitown, 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).