December weather forecast
Central, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Central, is still a polar cold month, with an average temperature varying between -15°F (-26.1°C) and -3.1°F (-19.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's frigid cold 5°F (-15°C) to a polar cold -3.1°F (-19.5°C). Central throughout December, records an average low-temperature of -15°F (-26.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Central is 95%.

Rainfall

In Central, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Central, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Central. In Central, in December, during 14.4 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Central, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 102.7 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:21 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 2:28 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 1.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Central, Alaska.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Central in December?

Central in December has an average high-temperature of -3.1°F (-19.5°C) and an average low-temperature of -15°F (-26.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Central?

The average relative humidity in December is 95%.

How many days does it rain in December in Central?

In Central, Alaska, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Central in December?

In December, in Central, Alaska, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Central?

December has the shortest days of the year in Central, with an average of 3h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in December?

The average day length in December in Central is 3h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Central?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:21 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Central, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 2:28 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Central?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Central have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Central, Alaska, is 1.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Central?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Central.

What is the UV index reading in December in Central?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Central, AK

Average temperature in December - Central, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: -3.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -15°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Central, AK

Average pressure in December - Central, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Central, AK

Average wind speed in December - Central, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 2.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Central, AK

Average humidity in December - Central, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).

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Average rainfall in December
Central, AK

Average rainfall in December - Central, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Central, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Central, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Central, AK

Average snowfall in December - Central, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Central, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Central, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Central, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Central, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Central, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Central, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Central, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Central, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Central, AK

Average visibility in December - Central, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).

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