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
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in November to an extremely cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C). A modest nighttime temperature average of 6.6°F (-14.1°C) characterizes December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 90%.Rainfall
In Shishmaref, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shishmaref, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.8 days and collects up to 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Shishmaref. In Shishmaref, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Shishmaref, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Shishmaref, with an average of 2h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December in Shishmaref, sunrise is at 11:59 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:38 pm and sunset at 3:37 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Shishmaref is 0.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
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 UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Shishmaref?
What is the average humidity in December in Shishmaref?
How many days does it rain in December in Shishmaref?
How many days does it snow in December in Shishmaref?
What is the month with the shortest days in Shishmaref?
How many hours of daylight does Shishmaref have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shishmaref?
How long on average sun shines in December in Shishmaref?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shishmaref?
What is the UV index reading in December in Shishmaref?
Average temperature in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 13.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (52.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-0.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.78"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.74"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9mph).
Average humidity in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, September and October (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 12 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average daylight in December: 2h and 5min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Shishmaref, 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 January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in December
Shishmaref, AK
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
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