December weather forecast
Kennicott, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kennicott, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 14°F (-10°C) and 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is a still freezing cold 14°F (-10°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. During December nights, Kennicott records an average temperature of 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Kennicott, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kennicott, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Kennicott is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kennicott, is 14°F (-10°C), while the low-temperature averages to 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kennicott, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Kennicott, Alaska, the average day length in December is 5h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Kennicott, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Kennicott, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kennicott, AK

Average temperature in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kennicott, AK

Average pressure in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kennicott, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kennicott, AK

Average humidity in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kennicott, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kennicott, AK

Average UV index in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kennicott, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Kennicott, AK

Average visibility in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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