December weather forecast
Pilot Station, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pilot Station, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and min 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in November to a still subzero cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C). The temperature in Pilot Station during December sees a subtle transition from day to night, averaging a low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Pilot Station, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pilot Station, there are 104.5 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Pilot Station. In Pilot Station, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pilot Station, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:46 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pilot Station.

UV index

March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pilot Station?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pilot Station, is 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Pilot Station?

The months with the highest humidity in Pilot Station are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in December in Pilot Station?

The average relative humidity in December in Pilot Station is 91%.

How much does it rain in Pilot Station in December?

In Pilot Station, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pilot Station in December?

In Pilot Station, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pilot Station?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pilot Station, Alaska, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pilot Station?

The average day length in December in Pilot Station, Alaska, is 5h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pilot Station?

On the first day of December in Pilot Station, sunrise is at 10:46 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:13 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pilot Station?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pilot Station?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pilot Station, Alaska, is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pilot Station?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pilot Station?

In Pilot Station, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average temperature in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average pressure in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.67"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and December (29.67"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average wind speed in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average humidity in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average rainfall in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and June (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average snowfall in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average UV index in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

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Average visibility in December
Pilot Station, AK

Average visibility in December - Pilot Station, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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 (5mi).

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