December weather forecastNenana, AK
December
Weather in December
In December, the Nenana, Alaska, winter is in full force. The city experiences the coldest temperatures of the year, plunging as low as -6°F (-21.1°C) at night. The few hours of daylight result in a frosty, twilight ambience throughout the city. Outdoor activities come to a standstill, and the weather encourages warm fires, heavy coats, and hot cocoa. The falling snowflakes add to the holiday spirit, setting up a perfect white Christmas scenario and bidding farewell to the year in a spectacular fashion.Temperature
December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's 12°F (-11.1°C) to a still frigid cold 5.4°F (-14.8°C). Nenana sees an average low-temperature of -6°F (-21.1°C) during December.Humidity
January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Nenana, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Nenana, in December, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Nenana, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 24.09" (612mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 4h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:22 am and sunset at 3:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 3:04 pm AKST.
Sunshine
With an average of 1.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nenana, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 5.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Nenana, 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 (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nenana, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, September and October (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Nenana, AK
- Average humidity in December: 95%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).
Average rainfall in December
Nenana, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Nenana, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nenana, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nenana, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nenana, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nenana, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Nenana, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Nenana, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Nenana, AK
- Average visibility in December: 3mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (2mi).
