December weather forecast
Ambler, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Ambler, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.8°F (-16.8°C) and -7.8°F (-22.1°C).

Temperature

November's transformation into December witnesses an average high-temperature of an arctic cold 1.8°F (-16.8°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Ambler anticipates an average minimum temperature of -7.8°F (-22.1°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Ambler, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Ambler, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ambler, Alaska, in December, during 14.1 snowfall days, 8.66" (220mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ambler, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.1 days and aggregates up to 61.46" (1561mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 1h and 59min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:44 am and sunset at 2:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:31 pm and sunset at 2:37 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 0.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Ambler, 1.8°F (-16.8°C) is the average high-temperature and -7.8°F (-22.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ambler, during December, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ambler, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ambler have in December?

In Ambler, the average day length in December is 1h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:44 am and sunset at 2:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:31 pm and sunset at 2:37 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ambler?

In Ambler, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ambler?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ambler, AK

Average temperature in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -7.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ambler, AK

Average pressure in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ambler, AK

Average wind speed in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, April, July, August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ambler, AK

Average humidity in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in December
Ambler, AK

Average rainfall in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ambler, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ambler, AK

Average snowfall in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ambler, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ambler, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ambler, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ambler, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and August (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Ambler, AK

Average visibility in December - Ambler, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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