December weather forecast
Chugiak, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Chugiak, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) from November's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is expected.

Humidity

In Chugiak, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Chugiak, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chugiak, there are 147 rainfall days, and 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Chugiak is December, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:47 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Chugiak, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:48 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chugiak.

UV index

In Chugiak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Chugiak in December?

In Chugiak, in December, the average high-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chugiak?

The average relative humidity in December in Chugiak, Alaska, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Chugiak in December?

In Chugiak, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Chugiak?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Chugiak, Alaska. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Chugiak?

In Chugiak, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chugiak?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chugiak?

The average day length in December in Chugiak, Alaska, is 5h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chugiak?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:47 am and sunset at 3:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chugiak, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:48 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chugiak?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chugiak?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chugiak, Alaska, is 3.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Chugiak?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chugiak is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chugiak, AK

Average temperature in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chugiak, AK

Average pressure in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.69"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Chugiak, AK

Average wind speed in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chugiak, AK

Average humidity in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chugiak, AK

Average rainfall in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chugiak, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chugiak, AK

Average snowfall in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chugiak, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 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
Chugiak, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chugiak, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chugiak, AK

Average UV index in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chugiak, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Chugiak, AK

Average visibility in December - Chugiak, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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