Early winter · Weather & things to do
Clarksdale in December
The year's rain peaks now, with about 5.5 in (139 mm) falling in Clarksdale, alongside highs near 54°F (12°C) and lows of 35°F (2°C).
Its comfort score of 62/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (139 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What December feels like
Cool days top out near 54°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.5 in (139 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and October & November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 44 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in November to 62/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Clarksdale in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art
Blues record store and folk art shop; the owner knows who's playing where tonight.
Delta Blues Museum
Museum in the 1918 freight depot holding Muddy Waters' rebuilt cabin and blues artifacts.
Dockery Farms
Plantation where Charley Patton and early Delta blues took shape, 30 miles south.
Shack Up Inn
Sharecropper shacks turned lodging on the Hopson Plantation, with music in the commissary.
Nearby in December
- Helena-West Helena in December~23 mi · highs 53°F, 5.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Memphis in December~72 mi · highs 51°F, 5.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Branson in December~225 mi · highs 47°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Eureka Springs in December~235 mi · highs 46°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Clarksdale in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Clarksdale?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 62/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are April and October & November. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Apr window our Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites route recommends.
How cold is Clarksdale in December?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Clarksdale in December?
Yes: about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm).
What should I pack for Clarksdale in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Arkansas Delta Blues & Bites Oct – Apr
Planning Clarksdale in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.