December weather forecast
Holy Cross, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Holy Cross, is still an extremely cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.4°F (-17°C) and an average high of 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) in November to an extremely cold 10°F (-12.2°C). During the nights of December, Holy Cross records an average temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months in Holy Cross.

Rainfall

In Holy Cross, Alaska, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Holy Cross, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Holy Cross, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow. In Holy Cross, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.6 days and aggregates up to 51.93" (1319mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Holy Cross, sunrise is at 10:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Holy Cross, Alaska, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Holy Cross in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Holy Cross, records 10°F (-12.2°C), while the low-temperature is 1.4°F (-17°C).

What is the most humid month in Holy Cross?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are most humid months in Holy Cross.

What is the average humidity in December in Holy Cross?

In December, the average relative humidity in Holy Cross is 95%.

How many days does it rain in December in Holy Cross?

In Holy Cross, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Holy Cross in December?

In Holy Cross, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Holy Cross?

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Holy Cross, Alaska.

What is the average length of the day in December in Holy Cross?

In Holy Cross, the average day length in December is 5h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Holy Cross?

On the first day of December in Holy Cross, sunrise is at 10:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:04 am and sunset at 4:20 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Holy Cross?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Holy Cross, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Holy Cross have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Holy Cross?

The months with the lowest UV index in Holy Cross, Alaska, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Holy Cross?

In Holy Cross, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average temperature in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 10°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average pressure in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average wind speed in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average humidity in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average rainfall in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average snowfall in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.4 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
Holy Cross, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average UV index in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

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Average visibility in December
Holy Cross, AK

Average visibility in December - Holy Cross, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (3mi).

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