December weather forecast
Point Lay, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3°F (-16.1°C) and an average low of -4.7°F (-20.4°C).

Temperature

Point Lay observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C) to an arctic cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Nighttime in Point Lay, during December, brings an average low of -4.7°F (-20.4°C), a modest reduction from the day's peak.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Point Lay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.1 days and collects up to 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Point Lay, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Point Lay, is 3°F (-16.1°C), while the average low-temperature is -4.7°F (-20.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Point Lay, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

How many days does it rain in December in Point Lay?

In Point Lay, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight, are months with the shortest days.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 0h and 0min.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Point Lay, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Point Lay, AK

Average temperature in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Point Lay, AK

Average pressure in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Point Lay, AK

Average wind speed in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Point Lay, AK

Average humidity in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 93%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Point Lay, AK

Average rainfall in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Point Lay, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Point Lay, AK

Average snowfall in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

Average snowfall days in December
Point Lay, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Point Lay, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Point Lay, AK

Average UV index in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Point Lay, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Point Lay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 79

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Point Lay, AK

Average visibility in December - Point Lay, 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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