December weather forecast
Russian Mission, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Russian Mission, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C) in November to a frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Russian Mission is 91%.

Rainfall

In Russian Mission, Alaska, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Russian Mission, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.2 days and collects up to 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Russian Mission. In Russian Mission, Alaska, in December, during 16.1 snowfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.5 snowfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Russian Mission, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:38 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:31 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Russian Mission are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Russian Mission in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 4.1°F (-15.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Russian Mission?

The average relative humidity in December in Russian Mission, Alaska, is 91%.

How much does it rain in Russian Mission in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Russian Mission?

In Russian Mission, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Russian Mission?

With an average of 5h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Russian Mission.

What is the average length of the day in December in Russian Mission?

In December, the average day length in Russian Mission is 5h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Russian Mission?

On the first day of December in Russian Mission, sunrise is at 10:38 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:31 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Russian Mission?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Russian Mission?

In Russian Mission, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Russian Mission?

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Russian Mission.

What is the UV index reading in December in Russian Mission?

In Russian Mission, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average temperature in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 13.5°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 (9.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 4.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average pressure in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.69"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.68"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average wind speed in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average humidity in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (62%).

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Average rainfall in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average rainfall in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and May (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average snowfall in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.1 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
Russian Mission, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average UV index in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in December
Russian Mission, AK

Average visibility in December - Russian Mission, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (4mi).

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