December weather forecast
Kasaan, AK

Share

Weather in December

December brings the full effect of winter in Kasaan, with more frequent snowfall and an average high temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The city transforms into a winter wonderland, making it a great time for winter sports and activities. However, the decreased visibility and increased cloud% underline the need for caution. With the shortest daylight hours of the year, outdoor activities require careful planning. The presence of snow, reaching a high volume of 8.9" (226mm), is a constant reminder of the holiday season.

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature average of 34°F (1.1°C), is the coldest month in Kasaan.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kasaan, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 219.6 rainfall days, and 79.29" (2014mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Kasaan, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.9" (226mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 47.48" (1206mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kasaan, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Kasaan, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 3:28 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Kasaan is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kasaan?

Kasaan's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows of 34°F (1.1°C).

How cold is it in Kasaan in December?

Kasaan in December has an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kasaan?

The average relative humidity in December in Kasaan is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kasaan?

In Kasaan, in December, during 17.5 rainfall days, 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kasaan?

In Kasaan, Alaska, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 8.9" (226mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kasaan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kasaan, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kasaan have in December?

The average day length in December in Kasaan, Alaska, is 7h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kasaan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 3:28 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kasaan?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kasaan, Alaska, is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kasaan?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kasaan?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kasaan, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kasaan, AK

Average temperature in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (33.3°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Kasaan, AK

Average pressure in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.79"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Kasaan, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Kasaan, AK

Average humidity in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Kasaan, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 9.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (9.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.91").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Kasaan, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Kasaan, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Kasaan, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Kasaan, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Kasaan, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Kasaan, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 54).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Kasaan, AK

Average visibility in December - Kasaan, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

[Resources]

Kasaan, Alaska, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location