December weather forecast
Unalakleet, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still an extremely cold month in Unalakleet, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and an average high of 12.4°F (-10.9°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a subzero cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C) in November to an extremely cold 12.4°F (-10.9°C). Unalakleet registers a subtle dip to an average of 5.4°F (-14.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In Unalakleet, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.6 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Unalakleet, during December, snow falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Unalakleet, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:30 am and sunset at 4:02 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Unalakleet. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Unalakleet?

Unalakleet in December has an average high-temperature of 12.4°F (-10.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Unalakleet?

In December, the average relative humidity in Unalakleet, Alaska, is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December in Unalakleet?

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Unalakleet?

In Unalakleet, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Unalakleet?

December has the shortest days of the year in Unalakleet, Alaska, with an average of 4h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 4h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Unalakleet?

On the first day of December in Unalakleet, Alaska, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 4:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:30 am and sunset at 4:02 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Unalakleet have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Unalakleet?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Unalakleet, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Unalakleet?

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

Average temperature in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average pressure in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average wind speed in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average humidity in December - Unalakleet, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average rainfall in December - Unalakleet, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average snowfall in December - Unalakleet, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Unalakleet, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average UV index in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Unalakleet, AK

Average visibility in December - Unalakleet, 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).

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