December weather forecast
Harding Lake, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Harding Lake, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and min -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's extreme cold 12°F (-11.1°C) to an extremely cold 6.4°F (-14.2°C). The low-temperature average for Harding Lake during December stands at a life-threatening cold -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

Humidity

In Harding Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Harding Lake, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Harding Lake, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harding Lake are January through May, September through December. In Harding Lake, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Harding Lake, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.5 days and aggregates up to 28.27" (718mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Harding Lake, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:11 am and sunset at 3:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 2:58 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Harding Lake.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harding Lake. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Harding Lake?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Harding Lake are 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and -4.2°F (-20.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Harding Lake?

In Harding Lake, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Harding Lake?

In Harding Lake, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Harding Lake in December?

In December, in Harding Lake, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harding Lake?

December has the shortest days of the year in Harding Lake, with an average of 4h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Harding Lake have in December?

The average day length in December in Harding Lake, Alaska, is 4h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Harding Lake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:11 am and sunset at 3:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 2:58 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Harding Lake?

With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Harding Lake, Alaska.

How many hours of sunshine does Harding Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harding Lake, Alaska, is 2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harding Lake?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Harding Lake?

In Harding Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average temperature in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average pressure in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average wind speed in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average humidity in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (56%).

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Average rainfall in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average rainfall in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average snowfall in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average UV index in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Harding Lake, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Harding Lake, AK

Average visibility in December - Harding Lake, 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, November and December (4mi).

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