December weather forecast
Shageluk, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shageluk, is also a frigid cold month, with an average temperature varying between 1.4°F (-17°C) and 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) in November to an extremely cold 10°F (-12.2°C). Shageluk, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at an arctic cold 1.4°F (-17°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Shageluk are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

In Shageluk, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Shageluk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Shageluk, in December, during 17.2 snowfall days, 9.33" (237mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shageluk, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.6 days and aggregates up to 51.93" (1319mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shageluk, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:09 am and sunset at 4:14 pm AKST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shageluk. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shageluk?

The high-temperature, in December, in Shageluk, records 10°F (-12.2°C), while the low-temperature is 1.4°F (-17°C).

What are the most humid months in Shageluk?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

What is the average humidity in December in Shageluk?

In Shageluk, the average relative humidity in December is 95%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shageluk?

In Shageluk, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shageluk in December?

In Shageluk, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shageluk?

The month with the shortest days in Shageluk, Alaska, is December, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shageluk have in December?

The average day length in December in Shageluk is 5h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shageluk?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shageluk, sunrise is at 11:09 am and sunset at 4:14 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shageluk?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Shageluk, Alaska, with an average of 2.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shageluk?

In Shageluk, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shageluk?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shageluk?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Shageluk is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shageluk, AK

Average temperature in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 10°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shageluk, AK

Average pressure in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shageluk, AK

Average wind speed in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shageluk, AK

Average humidity in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.4 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
Shageluk, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shageluk, AK

Average UV index in December - Shageluk, 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 January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shageluk, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

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Average visibility in December
Shageluk, AK

Average visibility in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (3mi).

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