December weather forecast
Monticello, AR

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Weather in December

By December, Monticello is steeped in winter, with lingering cold temperatures making their presence felt. Short days and long, chilly nights become the norm, defining December weather in the city. The occasional snowfall, although minimal at 0.04" (1mm), adds to the wintry atmosphere of Monticello. With rainfall accounting for 3.86" (98mm), this month witnesses the second-highest precipitation after March, mostly falling as rain. As the year draws to a close, the chill in the air lends a frosty touch to the city, wrapping up the weather cycle in Monticello.

Temperature

A subtle shift in Monticello's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Monticello's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Monticello, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monticello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Monticello, Arkansas. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.6 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Monticello is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Monticello?

In December, in Monticello, the average high-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Monticello?

February, March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Monticello?

In Monticello, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Monticello?

In December, in Monticello, Arkansas, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Monticello?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Monticello?

December has the shortest days of the year in Monticello, Arkansas, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Monticello have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Monticello?

On the first day of December in Monticello, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Monticello?

In Monticello, Arkansas, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Monticello?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Monticello?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Monticello is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monticello, AR

Average temperature in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Monticello, AR

Average pressure in December - Monticello, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Monticello, AR

Average wind speed in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Monticello, AR

Average humidity in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Monticello, AR

Average rainfall in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Monticello, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Monticello, AR

Average snowfall in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Monticello, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Monticello, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Monticello, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Monticello, AR

Average UV index in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Monticello, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Monticello, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Monticello, AR

Average visibility in December - Monticello, 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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