December weather forecast
Point MacKenzie, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Point MacKenzie, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and min 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C), hardly diverging from November's 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Point MacKenzie's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Humidity

In Point MacKenzie, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Point MacKenzie, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Point MacKenzie, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 3:51 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Point MacKenzie?

December temperatures in Point MacKenzie vary between a high-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Point MacKenzie?

The average relative humidity in December in Point MacKenzie, Alaska, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Point MacKenzie in December?

In Point MacKenzie, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Point MacKenzie?

The month with the most snowfall in Point MacKenzie, Alaska, is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Point MacKenzie in December?

In Point MacKenzie, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Point MacKenzie?

With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Point MacKenzie.

What is the average length of the day in December in Point MacKenzie?

In December, the average day length in Point MacKenzie is 5h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Point MacKenzie?

On the first day of December in Point MacKenzie, Alaska, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:15 am and sunset at 3:51 pm AKST.

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

The month with the least sunshine in Point MacKenzie, Alaska, is December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Point MacKenzie is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Point MacKenzie?

The month with the lowest UV index in Point MacKenzie is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Point MacKenzie?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average temperature in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average pressure in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.68"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.68"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average wind speed in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average humidity in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average rainfall in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average snowfall in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average UV index in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Point MacKenzie, AK

Average visibility in December - Point MacKenzie, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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