December weather forecast
Saint George, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint George, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Saint George, Alaska, ushers in December with an average high-temperature of a still cold 36.3°F (2.4°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. A slight dip in temperature to a still cold 33.3°F (0.7°C) marks the average nights during December.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Saint George, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint George, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.8 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint George, there are 71.1 snowfall days, and 16.02" (407mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:53 am and sunset at 5:50 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Saint George, the average high-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What are the least humid months?

November and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Saint George.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Saint George is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saint George, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saint George, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saint George have in December?

In Saint George, the average day length in December is 6h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:53 am and sunset at 5:50 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Saint George, Alaska, is 1.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Saint George, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Saint George, AK

Average temperature in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (50.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint George, AK

Average pressure in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.52"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint George, AK

Average wind speed in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 21.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (22.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint George, AK

Average humidity in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint George, AK

Average rainfall in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint George, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint George, AK

Average snowfall in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint George, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint George, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint George, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint George, AK

Average UV index in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint George, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 69).

Average visibility in December
Saint George, AK

Average visibility in December - Saint George, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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