December weather forecastPitkas Point, AK
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Pitkas Point, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and an average high of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Temperature
In Pitkas Point, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in November to a still subzero cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C). Pitkas Point navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at an extreme cold 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 Pitkas Point, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Pitkas Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Pitkas Point, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.4 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm AKST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.UV index
March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average pressure in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average humidity in December
Pitkas Point, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Pitkas Point, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Pitkas Point, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pitkas Point, AK
- Average daylight in December: 5h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average UV index in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
Average visibility in December
Pitkas Point, 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).
