December weather forecastPoint Lay, AK
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Point Lay, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 3°F (-16.1°C) and min -4.7°F (-20.4°C).Temperature
December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C) in November to an arctic cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Point Lay indicates a consistently low-temperature of -4.7°F (-20.4°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Point Lay, Alaska, are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
In Point Lay, in December, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 rainfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Point Lay, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Point Lay, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 96.3 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.Daylight
The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average humidity in December: 93%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").
Average snowfall days in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Point Lay, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 79
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Point Lay, 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).
