December weather forecastLake Minchumina, AK
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min -4.9°F (-20.5°C) and max 4.1°F (-15.5°C).Temperature
Lake Minchumina's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's extreme cold 10.9°F (-11.7°C) to a polar cold 4.1°F (-15.5°C). Lake Minchumina records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of December, averaging a life-threatening cold -4.9°F (-20.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 94%.Rainfall
In Lake Minchumina, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Lake Minchumina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Minchumina, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Minchumina, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.6 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Lake Minchumina is December, with an average of 4h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 3:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 3:28 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Lake Minchumina is December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 4.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.79"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.92"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.75"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average humidity in December: 94%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (95%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in December
Lake Minchumina, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
