December weather forecast
Hughes, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Hughes, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.4°F (-17°C) and -9.4°F (-23°C).

Temperature

December's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a polar cold 1.4°F (-17°C), barely different from November's 6.4°F (-14.2°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of -9.4°F (-23°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hughes, during December, the rain falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Hughes, Alaska, 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

The month with the shortest days is December, 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, in Hughes, sunrise is at 11:45 am and sunset at 2:55 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 1.4h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hughes. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hughes in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hughes, Alaska, during December are 1.4°F (-17°C) and -9.4°F (-23°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Hughes?

In Hughes, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 95%.

How much does it rain in Hughes in December?

In Hughes, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Hughes?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Hughes?

In December, in Hughes, Alaska, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hughes?

The month with the shortest days in Hughes is December, with an average of 3h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hughes is 3h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hughes?

On the first day of December in Hughes, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 3:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:45 am and sunset at 2:55 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hughes?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hughes, Alaska, is 1.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hughes?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hughes.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hughes?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hughes, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average pressure in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average humidity in December
Hughes, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hughes, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Hughes, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hughes, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 1min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average UV index in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average visibility in December
Hughes, AK

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).

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