Arkansas weather in December
Planning a getaway to Arkansas 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 is the weather like in Arkansas in December?
Arkansas is a region in the United States of America. December in Arkansas generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Rogers at 9°C to moderate in El Dorado at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in El Dorado and -2°C in Rogers.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Fayetteville with an average of 87 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Cabot with 169 mm. The city Little Rock usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Arkansas for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Arkansas climate page.
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Average weather in Little Rock
In December Little Rock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in West Memphis
In December West Memphis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Jonesboro
In December Jonesboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Blytheville
In December Blytheville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Forrest City
In December Forrest City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arkansas, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Arkansas?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Arkansas due to the typically poor weather in Little Rock.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Little Rock. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.
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