December weather forecastElephant Point, AK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elephant Point, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and 1.4°F (-17°C).Temperature
During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a subzero cold 18°F (-7.8°C) in November to a frigid cold 9.9°F (-12.3°C). Elephant Point, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a polar cold 1.4°F (-17°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Elephant Point, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Elephant Point, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Elephant Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.7 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Elephant Point is December, with an average of 2h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:40 am and sunset at 3:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:19 pm and sunset at 3:18 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Elephant Point is 1.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 9.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.79"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.75"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, May and June (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 1.89"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average daylight in December: 2h and 54min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elephant Point, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Elephant Point, 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 and December (4mi).
