Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C) in November to a still freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in Cape Nome hover around an average low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) in December, a slight descent from daytime highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Cape Nome, Alaska, is 87%.Rainfall
In Cape Nome, in December, during 1.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cape Nome, Alaska, are January through May, September through December. In Cape Nome, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cape Nome, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Nome, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:24 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:56 am and sunset at 4:10 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In Cape Nome, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Nome are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Cape Nome in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Cape Nome?
How much does it rain in Cape Nome in December?
How much does it snow in Cape Nome in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Cape Nome?
What is the average length of the day in December in Cape Nome?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cape Nome?
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Nome have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Cape Nome?
What is the UV index reading in December in Cape Nome?
Average temperature in December
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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
Cape Nome, 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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