Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Akutan's entry into December measures an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37°F (2.8°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. The month of December shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Akutan, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 snowfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Akutan, in December, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).Note: Unprotected swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:22 am and sunset at 5:50 pm AKST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts 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. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Akutan, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (34.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Akutan, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.52"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (29.5"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Akutan, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 16.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (16.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Akutan, AK
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Akutan, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Akutan, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Akutan, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Akutan, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Akutan, AK
- Average sea temperature in December: 41.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.6°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Akutan, AK
- Average daylight in December: 7h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Akutan, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (9.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Akutan, AK
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Akutan, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 66).
Average visibility in December
Akutan, AK
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July and December (5mi).
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