December weather forecast
Copper Center, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Copper Center, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 0.9°F (-17.3°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

The shift to December signals an average high-temperature of a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C), subtly varied from November's 16.2°F (-8.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature in Copper Center averages of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Copper Center, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Copper Center, there are 81.1 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Copper Center. The month with the most snowfall in Copper Center is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:35 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:03 am and sunset at 3:25 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Copper Center.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Copper Center. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Copper Center in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Copper Center, is 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Copper Center?

In December, the average relative humidity in Copper Center, Alaska, is 89%.

How much does it rain in Copper Center in December?

In Copper Center, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Copper Center?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Copper Center in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Copper Center?

With an average of 5h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Copper Center, Alaska.

What is the average length of the day in December in Copper Center?

In Copper Center, the average day length in December is 5h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Copper Center?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:35 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Copper Center, sunrise is at 10:03 am and sunset at 3:25 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Copper Center?

The months with the least sunshine in Copper Center are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Copper Center have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Copper Center, Alaska, is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Copper Center?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Copper Center, Alaska.

What is the UV index reading in December in Copper Center?

In Copper Center, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Copper Center, AK

Average temperature in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Copper Center, AK

Average pressure in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September, October, November and December (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Copper Center, AK

Average wind speed in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Copper Center, AK

Average humidity in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

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Average rainfall in December
Copper Center, AK

Average rainfall in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Copper Center, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Copper Center, AK

Average snowfall in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Copper Center, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Copper Center, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Copper Center, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Copper Center, AK

Average UV index in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Copper Center, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Copper Center, AK

Average visibility in December - Copper Center, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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