Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Metlakatla, Alaska, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout December, 9.92" (252mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Metlakatla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.1 days and collects up to 90.98" (2311mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Metlakatla, Alaska. In Metlakatla, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metlakatla, Alaska, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Metlakatla, the average seawater temperature in December is 45.9°F (7.7°C).Note: Swimming in 45.9°F (7.7°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Metlakatla, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 3:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Metlakatla, Alaska, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Metlakatla?
How cold does it get in Metlakatla in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Metlakatla?
How many days does it rain in December in Metlakatla?
How many days does it snow in December in Metlakatla?
What is the water temperature in December in Metlakatla?
What is the month with the shortest days in Metlakatla?
What is the average length of the day in December in Metlakatla?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Metlakatla?
How many hours of sunshine does Metlakatla have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Metlakatla?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Metlakatla?
Average temperature in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (34.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 9.92"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.7").
Average rainfall days in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average sea temperature in December: 45.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (42.5°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are May and August (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in December
Metlakatla, AK
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Metlakatla, Alaska, USA
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