December weather forecast
Pitkas Point, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pitkas Point, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and an average low of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

Temperature

Pitkas Point observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's 21.6°F (-5.8°C) to a still subzero cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C). Pitkas Point, in December, logs an average low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pitkas Point, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pitkas Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Pitkas Point. In Pitkas Point, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pitkas Point, there are 71.4 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Pitkas Point, Alaska, sunrise is at 11:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm AKST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pitkas Point are March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum 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. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Pitkas Point in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pitkas Point, Alaska, during December are 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and 5.9°F (-14.5°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Pitkas Point?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Pitkas Point?

In Pitkas Point, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December in Pitkas Point?

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pitkas Point?

In Pitkas Point, 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 Pitkas Point?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pitkas Point, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pitkas Point have in December?

In Pitkas Point, Alaska, the average day length in December is 5h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pitkas Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pitkas Point, sunrise is at 11:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pitkas Point?

With an average of 2.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Pitkas Point, Alaska.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pitkas Point?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pitkas Point, Alaska, is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pitkas Point?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Pitkas Point?

In Pitkas Point, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average pressure in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average humidity in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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

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 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
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average UV index in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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Average visibility in December
Pitkas Point, AK

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).

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