December weather forecast
West Memphis, AR

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Weather in December

December culminates the year with full-fledged winter in West Memphis. Chilly temperatures dominate, ranging between the lowest of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and reaching a high of 50.9°F (10.5°C). The trend of diminishing daylight initiated by November is fully established in December. With the most snowfall days, it sets the stage for a white Christmas in the city. Regardless of a minor rise in temperature from November, West Memphis in December exhibits typical winter characteristics, encapsulating the city in a serene, frosty atmosphere.

Temperature

The transition into December in West Memphis is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a mild 59°F (15°C) in November to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). West Memphis's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in West Memphis.

Rainfall

In West Memphis, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Memphis, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in West Memphis, Arkansas. In West Memphis, during December, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Memphis, there are 4.6 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Memphis.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in West Memphis, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in West Memphis. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in West Memphis in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in West Memphis?

The months with the highest humidity in West Memphis are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in West Memphis?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Memphis is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Memphis?

In West Memphis, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in West Memphis?

In West Memphis, in December, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Memphis?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does West Memphis have in December?

The average day length in December in West Memphis is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Memphis?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Memphis?

The average sunshine duration in December in West Memphis is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Memphis?

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

How high is the UV index in December in West Memphis?

In West Memphis, Arkansas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Memphis, AR

Average temperature in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Memphis, AR

Average pressure in December - West Memphis, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
West Memphis, AR

Average wind speed in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Memphis, AR

Average humidity in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Memphis, AR

Average rainfall in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Memphis, AR

Average rainfall days in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Memphis, AR

Average snowfall in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Memphis, AR

Average snowfall days in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Memphis, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Memphis, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
West Memphis, AR

Average sunshine days in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Memphis, AR

Average UV index in December - West Memphis, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Memphis, AR

Average cloud cover in December - West Memphis, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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
West Memphis, AR

Average visibility in December - West Memphis, 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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