December weather forecastLittle Rock, MS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Little Rock, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

In Little Rock, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Little Rock records an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Little Rock are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Little Rock. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.1 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Little Rock.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Little Rock.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Little Rock, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.4°F (5.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

The average relative humidity in December in Little Rock is 81%.

December is the month with the most rainfall in Little Rock. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

In Little Rock, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Little Rock, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

In Little Rock, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Little Rock, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:01 pm CST.

The months with the least sunshine in Little Rock are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

In Little Rock, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Little Rock, Mississippi.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Little Rock, MS

  • 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 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
Little Rock, MS

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Little Rock, MS

  • 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Little Rock, MS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).