Weather · December
Bentonville weather in December
Average highs of 49°F, lows of 27°F and 3.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Bentonville’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 49°F and lows of 27°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 20° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 49°F
- Average low
- 27°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Snow
- 1.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:21 AM · 5:03 PM
What to wear in December
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 6 days this month.
What’s on in Bentonville in December
Guides for this month: Christmas in Bentonville · New Year’s Eve in Bentonville.
- Christmas at the Peel MuseumFriday, December 4 · Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Bentonville
- Downtown Bentonville Holiday MarketFriday, December 4 · 5:00-10:00 p.m. · A Street Promenade and Bentonville Square
- Freedom Frosty 5KSaturday, December 5 · 8:00 a.m. · Lawrence Plaza, downtown Bentonville
- Bentonville Christmas ParadeSaturday, December 12 · 6:00 p.m. · Downtown Bentonville around the square
- The Nutcracker presented by The ConservatoryDecember 18 – December 19 · Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 19 at 1 and 7 p.m. · Arend Arts Center, Bentonville
- Winter Break Wonders at Crystal BridgesDecember 19 – January 3 · 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Downtown Bentonville Inc.'s New Year's Eve: Ultimate House PartyThursday, December 31 · 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. · Ledger, downtown Bentonville
- Noon Year's Eve at Crystal BridgesThursday, December 31 · 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; toast at noon · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Zing in the New Year at the AmazeumThursday, December 31 · 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; countdown at 3 p.m. · Scott Family Amazeum, Bentonville
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December compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Bentonville and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Bentonville in December?
Average highs are 49°F and average lows 27°F, for a daily mean of 38°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Bentonville in December?
December averages 3.3 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Bentonville in December?
Yes, about 1.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Bentonville in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:21 AM and sets about 5:03 PM, for roughly 9.7 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Bentonville?
The mildest months for visiting are April, September, October. December is cool, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Bentonville 4 S station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.