December weather forecast
Shungnak, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Shungnak, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and -7.8°F (-22.1°C).

Temperature

Shungnak indicates an average high-temperature of a polar cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C) in December, showing minor variation from November's 6.6°F (-14.1°C). In Shungnak, the December nights cool down to an average low of -7.8°F (-22.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Shungnak, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.1 days. Throughout December, 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 snowfall days, and 61.46" (1561mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 2h and 15min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:37 am and sunset at 2:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:21 pm and sunset at 2:42 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Shungnak is 0.8h.

UV index

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shungnak, records 1.8°F (-16.8°C), while the low-temperature is -7.8°F (-22.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shungnak, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 2h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:37 am and sunset at 2:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:21 pm and sunset at 2:42 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 0.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Shungnak, AK

Average temperature in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Shungnak, AK

Average pressure in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shungnak, AK

Average wind speed in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, April, July, August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Shungnak, AK

Average humidity in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Shungnak, AK

Average rainfall in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Shungnak, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shungnak, AK

Average snowfall in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shungnak, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shungnak, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shungnak, AK

Average UV index in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Shungnak, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and August (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Shungnak, AK

Average visibility in December - Shungnak, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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