December weather forecast
Point Baker, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Point Baker, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is marked with an average high-temperature of an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C), showing an insignificant shift from November's 44.2°F (6.8°C). Point Baker's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Point Baker, during December, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 223.5 rainfall days, and 72.17" (1833mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Point Baker, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 16.02" (407mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Point Baker, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Point Baker, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Point Baker, during December, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Point Baker, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 6h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:27 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Point Baker, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Point Baker, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Point Baker, AK

Average temperature in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (35.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Point Baker, AK

Average pressure in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Point Baker, AK

Average wind speed in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Point Baker, AK

Average humidity in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Point Baker, AK

Average rainfall in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (9.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.07").

Average rainfall days in December
Point Baker, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Point Baker, AK

Average snowfall in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Point Baker, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Baker, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Point Baker, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Point Baker, AK

Average UV index in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Point Baker, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December
Point Baker, AK

Average visibility in December - Point Baker, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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