December weather forecastCape Nome, AK
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Cape Nome, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and max 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) in November to a still subzero cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at an extreme cold 8.1°F (-13.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Cape Nome, during December, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.6 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cape Nome, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cape Nome, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 25" (635mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 4h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Cape Nome.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 December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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 12min
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 24min
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).
