December weather forecastFalse Pass, AK

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in False Pass, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

False Pass, Alaska, signifies an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) in December, closely mirroring the 41.4°F (5.2°C) of November. December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in False Pass are September and December, with an average 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In False Pass, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.1 snowfall days, and 13.86" (352mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:55 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, in False Pass, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in False Pass.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in False Pass, records 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

March, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

The months with the most rainfall are September and December, with an average 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

In False Pass, in December, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In False Pass, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.

In False Pass, the average day length in December is 7h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:55 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 5:36 pm AKST.

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in False Pass, Alaska.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average pressure in December: 29.52"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (29.51"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, November and December (79%).

Average rainfall in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December
False Pass, AK

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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