December weather forecast
Port Heiden, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Port Heiden, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Port Heiden's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Port Heiden, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Port Heiden, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Port Heiden. December is the month with the most snowfall in Port Heiden. Snow falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Port Heiden.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Heiden are February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Port Heiden?

In Port Heiden, 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Port Heiden?

The average relative humidity in December in Port Heiden, Alaska, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Port Heiden in December?

In Port Heiden, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Port Heiden?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Port Heiden, Alaska. Snow falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Port Heiden?

In Port Heiden, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Port Heiden?

The month with the shortest days in Port Heiden, Alaska, is December, with an average of 6h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Port Heiden?

In Port Heiden, Alaska, the average day length in December is 6h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Heiden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Port Heiden?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Port Heiden, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Port Heiden?

The average sunshine duration in December in Port Heiden, Alaska, is 2.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Port Heiden?

The months with the lowest UV index in Port Heiden, Alaska, are February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Port Heiden?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Port Heiden, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average temperature in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and March (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average pressure in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.54"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.54"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average wind speed in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average humidity in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average rainfall in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average snowfall in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.1 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
Port Heiden, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average UV index in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 59).

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Average visibility in December
Port Heiden, AK

Average visibility in December - Port Heiden, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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