December weather forecast
Tanana, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tanana, is also an arctic cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -6.9°F (-21.6°C) and an average high of 3°F (-16.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from an extreme cold 9°F (-12.8°C) to an arctic cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Tanana encounters an average low-temperature of -6.9°F (-21.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tanana are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tanana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.5 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Tanana. In Tanana, in December, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tanana, there are 80 snowfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 3h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 3:11 pm. On the last day of December, in Tanana, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:05 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Tanana, Alaska.

UV index

March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Tanana. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tanana in December?

In Tanana, 3°F (-16.1°C) is the average high-temperature and -6.9°F (-21.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in Tanana?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Tanana?

In December, the average relative humidity is 94%.

How much does it rain in Tanana in December?

In Tanana, Alaska, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tanana in December?

In Tanana, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tanana?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tanana?

In December, the average day length in Tanana is 3h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tanana?

On the first day of December in Tanana, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 3:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:05 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tanana?

The month with the least sunshine in Tanana is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Tanana have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tanana is 2.2h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Tanana are March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Tanana?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tanana, AK

Average temperature in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tanana, AK

Average pressure in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tanana, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February, October, November and December (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tanana, AK

Average humidity in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tanana, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tanana, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tanana, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tanana, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.7 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
Tanana, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tanana, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tanana, AK

Average UV index in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tanana, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in December
Tanana, AK

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

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

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