December weather forecastArkansas City, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arkansas City, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55°F (12.8°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

Arkansas City's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in November to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Arkansas City, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Arkansas City, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Arkansas City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.8 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during December translates into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

With an average relative humidity of 67%, December is the most humid month.

In Arkansas City, Texas, the average relative humidity in December is 67%.

In Arkansas City, Texas, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall.

In Arkansas City, Texas, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 30min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (99.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May and July (13.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Arkansas City, TX

  • 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).