December weather forecast
Port Chilkoot, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Chilkoot, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

As Port Chilkoot steps into December, the average high-temperature holds at a still freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a still subzero cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Port Chilkoot, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 5.47" (139mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Chilkoot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.4 days and collects up to 48.03" (1220mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 21.06" (535mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 3:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:13 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Port Chilkoot.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. 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 high-temperature, in December, in Port Chilkoot, records 21.9°F (-5.6°C), while the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Port Chilkoot, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 21.06" (535mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Port Chilkoot, in December, during 17.1 snowfall days, 21.06" (535mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Port Chilkoot?

In Port Chilkoot, the average day length in December is 6h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 3:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:56 am and sunset at 3:13 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Chilkoot have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Port Chilkoot is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average pressure in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average wind speed in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average humidity in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 5.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (5.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 21.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (21.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average UV index in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Port Chilkoot, AK

Average visibility in December - Port Chilkoot, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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