December weather forecastPrimrose, AK

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Primrose, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 10.6°F (-11.9°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

Primrose notes an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C) in December, displaying minor variation from November. Primrose's average low-temperature is measured at an extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C) during December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Primrose is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Primrose. December is the month with the most snowfall in Primrose. Snow falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 24.06" (611mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Primrose is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:58 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Primrose experiences an average high-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 92%.

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation.

In Primrose, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 6.02" (153mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 24.06" (611mm) of snow.

In Primrose, in December, snow falls for 20.8 days, with typically accumulated 24.06" (611mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 5h and 55min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 3:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:02 am and sunset at 3:58 pm AKST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Primrose, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average pressure in December: 29.63"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.62"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average rainfall in December: 6.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average snowfall in December: 24.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (24.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Primrose, AK

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).