December weather forecast
Gambell, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Gambell, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

In Gambell, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in November to a still subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Gambell reports an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) during the subtly cooler December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Gambell is 87%.

Rainfall

In Gambell, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gambell, Alaska, there are 104 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Gambell, Alaska. In December, in Gambell, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gambell, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.3 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gambell is December, with an average of 4h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Gambell, sunrise is at 12:12 pm and sunset at 4:48 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 0.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gambell?

The high-temperature in Gambell during December is 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gambell?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gambell, Alaska, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Gambell in December?

In December, in Gambell, Alaska, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Gambell?

In Gambell, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gambell?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Gambell, Alaska, is 4h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gambell?

On the first day of December in Gambell, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:12 pm and sunset at 4:48 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gambell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Gambell, Alaska, is 0.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gambell?

January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gambell.

How high is the UV index in December in Gambell?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gambell, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gambell, AK

Average temperature in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (49.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gambell, AK

Average pressure in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.73"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gambell, AK

Average wind speed in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 23.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gambell, AK

Average humidity in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gambell, AK

Average rainfall in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gambell, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gambell, AK

Average snowfall in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gambell, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gambell, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gambell, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gambell, AK

Average UV index in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gambell, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 84

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).

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Average visibility in December
Gambell, AK

Average visibility in December - Gambell, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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