December weather forecast
Koliganek, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Koliganek, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) to a still subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). A slight dip in temperature to a frigid cold 13.8°F (-10.1°C) marks the average nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Koliganek is 87%.

Rainfall

In Koliganek, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Koliganek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Koliganek, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Koliganek?

During December, Koliganek experiences an average high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Koliganek?

The average relative humidity in December in Koliganek, Alaska, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Koliganek?

In Koliganek, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Koliganek in December?

In Koliganek, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Koliganek?

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

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

In Koliganek, Alaska, the average day length in December is 6h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Koliganek?

On the first day of December in Koliganek, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Koliganek?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Koliganek, Alaska, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Koliganek?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Koliganek is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Koliganek?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Koliganek?

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

Average temperature in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°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 (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Koliganek, AK

Average pressure in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.61"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.61"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Koliganek, AK

Average wind speed in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Koliganek, AK

Average humidity in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Koliganek, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Koliganek, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.8 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
Koliganek, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Koliganek, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Koliganek, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Koliganek, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Koliganek, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in December
Koliganek, AK

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

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

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