December weather forecast
Tenakee Springs, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tenakee Springs, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Tenakee Springs experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Tenakee Springs, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 85.87" (2181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Tenakee Springs is December, when snow falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 62.8" (1595mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Tenakee Springs, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Tenakee Springs is 2.9h.

UV index

January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Tenakee Springs, Alaska. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Tenakee Springs?

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, with an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is December in Tenakee Springs?

In December, in Tenakee Springs, the average high-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tenakee Springs?

In Tenakee Springs, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tenakee Springs?

In Tenakee Springs, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Tenakee Springs?

The month with the most snowfall in Tenakee Springs is December, when snow falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 62.8" (1595mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Tenakee Springs in December?

In Tenakee Springs, in December, snow falls for 21.8 days, with typically accumulated 62.8" (1595mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tenakee Springs?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tenakee Springs have in December?

In Tenakee Springs, Alaska, the average day length in December is 6h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tenakee Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tenakee Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tenakee Springs, Alaska, is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tenakee Springs?

January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Tenakee Springs, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tenakee Springs?

In Tenakee Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average temperature in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average pressure in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average humidity in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 8.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 62.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average UV index in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).

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Average visibility in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average visibility in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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