December weather forecast
Noatak, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Noatak, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.9°F (-15.6°C) and -6.3°F (-21.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from an extreme cold 10.2°F (-12.1°C) in November to an arctic cold 3.9°F (-15.6°C). An average low-temperature of -6.3°F (-21.3°C) marks the nights in Noatak throughout December.

Humidity

In Noatak, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Noatak, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Noatak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Noatak, in December, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Noatak, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.5 days and aggregates up to 29.92" (760mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 0h and 54min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 12:18 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 1:16 pm and sunset at 2:33 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 0.8h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Noatak in December has an average high-temperature of 3.9°F (-15.6°C) and an average low-temperature of -6.3°F (-21.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Noatak, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Noatak, in December, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Noatak have in December?

In December, the average day length is 0h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 12:18 pm and sunset at 3:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 1:16 pm and sunset at 2:33 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Noatak have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 0.8h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Noatak, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Noatak, AK

Average temperature in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).

Average pressure in December
Noatak, AK

Average pressure in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Noatak, AK

Average wind speed in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Noatak, AK

Average humidity in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Noatak, AK

Average rainfall in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Noatak, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Noatak, AK

Average snowfall in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Noatak, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (12.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Noatak, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Noatak, AK

Average UV index in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Noatak, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Noatak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Noatak, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and April (4mi).

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