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Fort Smith weather in December (Arkansas, United States of America)

How does the weather in Fort Smith usually fare in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Fort Smith includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 0°C.

Precipitation

Fort Smith in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 8 days days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort Smith climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Smith, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
3/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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