December weather forecastHughes, AK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hughes, is also an arctic cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -9.4°F (-23°C) and an average high of 1.4°F (-17°C).Temperature
Hughes experiences an average high-temperature of a polar cold 1.4°F (-17°C) in December, subtly different from November's 6.4°F (-14.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of -9.4°F (-23°C) is observed during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 95%.Rainfall
In Hughes, in December, during 0.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hughes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 3h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 3:04 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:45 am and sunset at 2:55 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 1.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September 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 rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hughes, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 1.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -9.4°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 (-13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Hughes, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hughes, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hughes, AK
- Average humidity in December: 95%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).
Average rainfall in December
Hughes, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Hughes, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hughes, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 8.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hughes, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hughes, AK
- Average daylight in December: 3h and 6min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hughes, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Hughes, 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, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hughes, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Hughes, AK
- Average visibility in December: 3mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (2mi).
