December weather forecastElim, AK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elim, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).Temperature
With the arrival of December, Elim notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C) to an extremely cold 12.4°F (-10.9°C). A modest decline from daytime high temperatures is noticed in December, marking the average low at a still frigid cold 5.4°F (-14.8°C).Humidity
In Elim, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In December, in Elim, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.6 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elim, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Elim, with an average of 4h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:16 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:48 am and sunset at 3:56 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elim, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 12.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Elim, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.75"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elim, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elim, AK
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Elim, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Elim, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elim, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elim, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elim, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elim, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Elim, 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 January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elim, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in December
Elim, 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 and December (4mi).
