December weather forecastFairbanks, IN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairbanks, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). During December, the temperature in Fairbanks, Indiana, is averaged to a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairbanks, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairbanks, there are 150.1 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Fairbanks. In Fairbanks, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairbanks, there are 23.8 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairbanks, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Fairbanks is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fairbanks during December are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairbanks, Indiana, is 80%.

In Fairbanks, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fairbanks, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December in Fairbanks is 9h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fairbanks is 4.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairbanks, Indiana, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Fairbanks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fairbanks, IN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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