December weather forecast
King Salmon, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in King Salmon, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in November to a still freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). During the December nights, King Salmon's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still freezing cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in King Salmon, Alaska, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In King Salmon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in King Salmon. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in King Salmon, Alaska.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in King Salmon are January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in King Salmon are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in King Salmon?

In King Salmon, 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in King Salmon?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in King Salmon, Alaska.

What is the average humidity in December in King Salmon?

In King Salmon, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in King Salmon?

In King Salmon, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in King Salmon?

The month with the most snowfall in King Salmon, Alaska, is December, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in King Salmon in December?

In King Salmon, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in King Salmon?

With an average of 6h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does King Salmon have in December?

The average day length in December in King Salmon, Alaska, is 6h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in King Salmon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in King Salmon, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in King Salmon?

January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in King Salmon, Alaska.

How many hours of sunshine does King Salmon have in December?

In King Salmon, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in King Salmon?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in King Salmon.

What is the UV index reading in December in King Salmon?

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

Average temperature in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
King Salmon, AK

Average pressure in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.6"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
King Salmon, AK

Average wind speed in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
King Salmon, AK

Average humidity in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
King Salmon, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average sunshine days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
King Salmon, AK

Average UV index in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
King Salmon, AK

Average cloud cover in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and May (Cloud cover 55).

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Average visibility in December
King Salmon, AK

Average visibility in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (5mi).

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