December weather forecast
Little Rock, AR

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Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas

Weather in December

December in Little Rock marks the arrival of winter, completing the weather cycle for the year. The month has temperature as low as 38.3°F (3.5°C), making it one of the coldest months. Even though the city experiences fewer daylight hours, it is one of the sunniest months in terms of clear, cloudless days. Preserving a balance in the weather, the humidity and precipitation levels do not fluctuate significantly. With winter in full swing, the city enjoys a serene and peaceful end to the year.

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Little Rock notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). During December, Little Rock witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Little Rock, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Little Rock. December is the first month it typically snows in Little Rock. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Little Rock, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Little Rock, records 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Little Rock?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Little Rock, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Little Rock?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Little Rock have in December?

In December, the average day length in Little Rock is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Little Rock have in December?

In Little Rock, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Little Rock?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Little Rock, AR

Average temperature in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Little Rock, AR

Average pressure in December - Little Rock, 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
Little Rock, AR

Average wind speed in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Little Rock, AR

Average humidity in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (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, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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
Little Rock, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little Rock, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Little Rock, AR

Average UV index in December - Little Rock, 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
Little Rock, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Little Rock, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Little Rock, AR

Average visibility in December - Little Rock, 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).

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