Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from an extreme cold 7.9°F (-13.4°C) in November to a dangerously cold -4.2°F (-20.1°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Prudhoe Bay dips to a steady average of -13.4°F (-25.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Prudhoe Bay are January, April and December Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Prudhoe Bay. In Prudhoe Bay, in December, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.Daylight
The months with the shortest days in Prudhoe Bay are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.Sunshine
With an average of 0.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Prudhoe Bay.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Prudhoe Bay?
What are the most humid months in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the average humidity in December in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the driest month in Prudhoe Bay?
How much does it rain in Prudhoe Bay in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the month with the shortest days in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the average length of the day in December in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Prudhoe Bay?
How many hours of sunshine does Prudhoe Bay have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prudhoe Bay?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Prudhoe Bay?
Average temperature in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average high temperature in December: -4.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (51.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -13.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Prudhoe Bay, 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 July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, April and December (0.16").
Average rainfall days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.81").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average daylight in December: 0h and 0min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14 days).
Average UV index in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March and December (4mi).
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