December weather forecastChatanika, AK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chatanika, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and -4.9°F (-20.5°C).Temperature
December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from an extreme cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C) in November to a still frigid cold 5.9°F (-14.5°C). Chatanika observes an average low-temperature of -4.9°F (-20.5°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.Rainfall
In Chatanika, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chatanika, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In Chatanika, in December, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 24.49" (622mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:24 am and sunset at 2:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:58 am and sunset at 2:48 pm AKST.
Sunshine
With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 5.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).
Average pressure in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average daylight in December: 3h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Chatanika, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Chatanika, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
