December weather forecastWalnut Ridge, AR
December
Weather in December
December, the last month of the year in Walnut Ridge, is associated with the full onset of winter, with temperatures hovering around their lowest average for the year. Typically, it brings along frosty days and cooler nights, creating a quintessential winter landscape. Interestingly, December records identical rainfall of 2.4in as June, though differing greatly in their climatic contexts. The hours of daylight and sunshine dwindle, aligning with the typical characteristics of winter. Across this winter-month landscape, the wind speed remains constant, adding a chilly bite to the air, rounding off the climatic cycle for the year.Temperature
As November transitions into December, Walnut Ridge sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Walnut Ridge's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Walnut Ridge, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Walnut Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Walnut Ridge are January through March, October through December. In Walnut Ridge, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Walnut Ridge.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Walnut Ridge is 5.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Walnut Ridge. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Walnut Ridge, 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
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Walnut Ridge, AR
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Walnut Ridge, 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).
