December weather forecast
Akiachak, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Akiachak, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and max 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in November to a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C). Akiachak's temperature during December nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Akiachak, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.8 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Akiachak, 16.7°F (-8.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 7.9°F (-13.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Akiachak in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 5h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Akiachak, the average day length in December is 5h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:41 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Akiachak have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Akiachak, AK

Average pressure in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.64"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Akiachak, AK

Average wind speed in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Akiachak, AK

Average humidity in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Akiachak, AK

Average rainfall in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Akiachak, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Akiachak, AK

Average snowfall in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Akiachak, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Akiachak, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Akiachak, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Akiachak, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Akiachak, AK

Average visibility in December - Akiachak, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and November (5mi).

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