December weather forecast
Mentasta Lake, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still an extremely cold month in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0°F (-17.8°C) and an average high of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

Mentasta Lake, Alaska, notes an average high-temperature of an extremely cold 9.1°F (-12.7°C) in December, displaying minor variation from November. In December, Mentasta Lake records an average nighttime temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Mentasta Lake, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mentasta Lake, during December, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. In Mentasta Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.8 days and aggregates up to 32.72" (831mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mentasta Lake is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:39 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:08 am and sunset at 3:06 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Mentasta Lake is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mentasta Lake. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mentasta Lake?

During December, Mentasta Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and a low-temperature of -0°F (-17.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mentasta Lake?

In Mentasta Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mentasta Lake?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Mentasta Lake, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

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

The month with the shortest days in Mentasta Lake is December, with an average of 5h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mentasta Lake?

The average day length in December is 4h and 58min.

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

On the first day of December in Mentasta Lake, sunrise is at 9:39 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:08 am and sunset at 3:06 pm AKST.

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

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mentasta Lake, Alaska.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mentasta Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mentasta Lake is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average temperature in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average pressure in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average wind speed in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average humidity in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average rainfall in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average snowfall in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 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
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average UV index in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Mentasta Lake, AK

Average visibility in December - Mentasta Lake, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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