December weather forecast
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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Weather in December

December declares ultimate winter sovereignty in Prudhoe Bay, with its noticeably reduced daylight hours and very short, exceptional glimpses of sunshine. Winter solstice haunts this month, delivering more darkness than most places on earth witness. Despite the frigid temperatures, the month has a festive atmosphere, adding to the serenity of the surroundings. A multitude of snowfall days leaves everything blanketed under a frosty layer, making it a snow paradise. Alluding to the icy extremes, the high and low temperatures range from -4.2°F to -13.4°F, marking a harsh, yet beautiful way to conclude the year.

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from an extreme cold 7.9°F in November to a life-threatening cold -4.2°F. Prudhoe Bay reports an average low-temperature of -13.4°F during the nights of December.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%, are the most humid months in Prudhoe Bay.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, April and December Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.16" of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Prudhoe Bay, in December, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" of snow. In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 122.8 days and aggregates up to 10.24" of snow.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days 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, Alaska.

UV index

February through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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FAQ

How cold is December in Prudhoe Bay?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Prudhoe Bay, is -4.2°F and the average low-temperature is -13.4°F.

What are the most humid months in Prudhoe Bay?

The months with the highest humidity in Prudhoe Bay are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in December in Prudhoe Bay?

In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 93%.

What is the driest month in Prudhoe Bay?

The months with the least rainfall in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, are January, April and December Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.16" of rain.

How much does it rain in Prudhoe Bay in December?

In Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Prudhoe Bay?

In Prudhoe Bay, in December, during 14.4 snowfall days, 1.02" of snow is typically accumulated.

What are the months with the shortest days in Prudhoe Bay?

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prudhoe Bay have in December?

The average day length in December in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is 0h and 0min.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prudhoe Bay?

The month with the least sunshine in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prudhoe Bay?

In Prudhoe Bay, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prudhoe Bay?

February through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Prudhoe Bay?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJFMAMJJASONDecember
Nov
December
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Average high temperature
7.9°F
-4.2°F
-7.1°F
Average low temperature
0.3°F
-13.4°F
-16.6°F
Average pressure
29.93"Hg
29.98"Hg
30.06"Hg
Average wind speed
10.3mph
9.9mph
10.6mph
Average max. wind speed
10.9mph
10.7mph
10.9mph
Average wind speed gusts
18mph
17.6mph
18.8mph
Average humidity
92%
93%
93%
Average rainfall
0.28"
0.16"
0.16"
Average rainfall days
0.8
0.8
1.3
Average snowfall
1.81"
1.02"
0.79"
Average snowfall days
17.5
14.4
13.1
Average daylight
3h 1min
0h 0min
1h 2min
Average sunshine
1h 1min
0h 2min
0h 5min
Average sunshine days
15
19.3
19.3
Average UV index
1
1
2
Average cloud cover
76%
76%
72%
Average visibility
5mi
4mi
4mi

Average temperature in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average pressure in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average humidity in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average UV index in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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).

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Average visibility in December
Prudhoe Bay, AK

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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