December weather forecast
Northway, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Northway, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -7.6°F (-22°C) and an average high of 2.3°F (-16.5°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's frigid cold 9°F (-12.8°C) to a polar cold 2.3°F (-16.5°C). Northway experiences an average nighttime temperature of -7.6°F (-22°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Northway, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Northway, in December, during 1.3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.1 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Northway are January through May, August through December. In Northway, Alaska, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.1 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:00 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Northway. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Northway in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Northway, is 2.3°F (-16.5°C), while the average low-temperature is -7.6°F (-22°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Northway?

In Northway, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

How many days does it rain in December in Northway?

In Northway, in December, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Northway in December?

In Northway, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northway?

The month with the shortest days in Northway, Alaska, is December, with an average of 4h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Northway have in December?

In Northway, Alaska, the average day length in December is 4h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Northway?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:33 am and sunset at 3:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:00 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Northway?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Northway, Alaska, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Northway have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Northway is 1.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northway?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Northway?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Northway, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Northway, AK

Average temperature in December - Northway, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 2.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northway, AK

Average pressure in December - Northway, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Northway, AK

Average wind speed in December - Northway, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northway, AK

Average humidity in December - Northway, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).

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Average rainfall in December
Northway, AK

Average rainfall in December - Northway, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northway, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Northway, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northway, AK

Average snowfall in December - Northway, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northway, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Northway, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.1 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
Northway, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northway, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northway, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Northway, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northway, AK

Average UV index in December - Northway, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Northway, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Northway, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Northway, AK

Average visibility in December - Northway, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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