December weather forecastWest Memphis, AR
December
Weather in December
December culminates the year with full-fledged winter in West Memphis. Chilly temperatures dominate, ranging between the lowest of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and reaching a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C). The trend of diminishing daylight initiated by November is fully established in December. With the most snowfall days, it sets the stage for a white Christmas in the city. Regardless of a minor rise in temperature from November, West Memphis in December exhibits typical winter characteristics, encapsulating the city in a serene, frosty atmosphere.Temperature
A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a mild 59°F (15°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). An average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) is common during the nights of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Memphis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout December, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in West Memphis 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average pressure in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average wind speed in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average humidity in December
West Memphis, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
West Memphis, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average snowfall in December
West Memphis, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Memphis, AR
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 12min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average UV index in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
West Memphis, 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).
Average visibility in December
West Memphis, 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).
