December weather forecast
Lake Minchumina, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Minchumina, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.1°F (-15.5°C) and min -4.9°F (-20.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an arctic cold 4.1°F (-15.5°C) from November's frigid cold 10.9°F (-11.7°C). An average low-temperature of -4.9°F (-20.5°C) characterizes Lake Minchumina's December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, is 94%.

Rainfall

In Lake Minchumina, Alaska, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Minchumina, Alaska, 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 Lake Minchumina, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Lake Minchumina, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.6 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Minchumina.
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 is December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Minchumina. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lake Minchumina?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Minchumina, records 4.1°F (-15.5°C), while the low-temperature is -4.9°F (-20.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Minchumina?

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, is 94%.

How much does it rain in Lake Minchumina in December?

In Lake Minchumina, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Minchumina?

In December, in Lake Minchumina, it is snowing for 15.5 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Minchumina?

With an average of 4h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Minchumina, Alaska.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Minchumina have in December?

In Lake Minchumina, the average day length in December is 4h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Minchumina?

On the first day of December in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:26 am and sunset at 3:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 3:28 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Minchumina?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Minchumina, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Minchumina?

In Lake Minchumina, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Minchumina?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake Minchumina, Alaska, are February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Minchumina?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Minchumina, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 3min

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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Minchumina, AK

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).

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