December weather forecast
Texarkana, AR

Concluding the year, December presents a mixture of cold and mild winter weather in Texarkana. A further dip in temperatures between 34°F (1.1°C) and 55°F (12.8°C) points toward the arrival of a more significant chill in the air. Unsurprisingly, the city receives the same quantity of rainfall as in January, setting a cyclical pattern with 3.6in of rain. The reduced daylight hours and scarce sunshine add to the winter essence. Regardless of the cold, the weather in December transforms the city into a winter wonderland, perfectly capping off another year in Texarkana.

Temperature

Transition into December in Texarkana marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Texarkana marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a cold 33.8°F (1°C) at night throughout December.

Rainfall

In Texarkana, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Texarkana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97 days and collects up to 45.39" (1153mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Texarkana, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Texarkana, Arkansas.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Texarkana. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.