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Arkansas Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arkansas, the United States of America in December.

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Planning a getaway to Arkansas, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Arkansas in December

Arkansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Rogers at 9°C (48°F) to mild in El Dorado at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in El Dorado and -2°C (28°F) in Rogers.

To explore the conditions in Arkansas, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Fayetteville with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Cabot with 169 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Little Rock as an example - it receives around 166 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Arkansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arkansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Rock)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October24°C (75°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arkansas in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arkansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arkansas

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Arkansas (December)

Precipitation variation in Arkansas (December)

Little Rock

In December Little Rock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
176 hours
166 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Little Rock →

West Memphis

In December West Memphis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
152 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in West Memphis →

Jonesboro

In December Jonesboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
152 mm (6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Jonesboro →

Blytheville

In December Blytheville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Blytheville →

Forrest City

In December Forrest City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
152 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Forrest City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Arkansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arkansas in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Rock 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
West Memphis 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Jonesboro 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Blytheville 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Forrest City 11°C (52°F) 2°C (36°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Marion 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Arkansas weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arkansas, the United States of America in December?

Expect poor weather across Arkansas, the United States of America in December. The popular destination of Little Rock averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Arkansas, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Little Rock peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Arkansas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Arkansas, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Little Rock sits around 159 mm (6.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Arkansas, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Arkansas, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Little Rock.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide pleasant weather in Little Rock. In contrast, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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