December weather forecast
White Mountain, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in White Mountain, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C) to a still freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C). White Mountain records a slight downturn to an average a frigid cold 8.1°F (-13.3°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In White Mountain, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In White Mountain, in December, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In White Mountain, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In White Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:21 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, in White Mountain, sunrise is at 11:54 am and sunset at 4:00 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In White Mountain, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in White Mountain in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 8.1°F (-13.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In White Mountain, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In White Mountain, in December, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 4h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does White Mountain have in December?

In White Mountain, the average day length in December is 4h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:21 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:54 am and sunset at 4:00 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does White Mountain have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in White Mountain are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 15.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in December
White Mountain, AK

Average pressure in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.73"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
White Mountain, AK

Average wind speed in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

Average humidity in December
White Mountain, AK

Average humidity in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in December
White Mountain, AK

Average rainfall in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
White Mountain, AK

Average rainfall days in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
White Mountain, AK

Average snowfall in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
White Mountain, AK

Average snowfall days in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Mountain, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
White Mountain, AK

Average sunshine days in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
White Mountain, AK

Average UV index in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
White Mountain, AK

Average cloud cover in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
White Mountain, AK

Average visibility in December - White Mountain, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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