December weather forecastShaktoolik, AK
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shaktoolik, is also a frigid cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).Temperature
A mild drop in Shaktoolik's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a subzero cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C) in November to a frigid cold 12.4°F (-10.9°C). Shaktoolik navigates through December with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at an extreme cold 5.4°F (-14.8°C).Humidity
In Shaktoolik, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Shaktoolik, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Shaktoolik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:07 am and sunset at 4:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Shaktoolik, sunrise is at 11:39 am and sunset at 3:56 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 12.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 5.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.75"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.72"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Shaktoolik, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Shaktoolik, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in December
Shaktoolik, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
