December weather forecast
Atqasuk, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Atqasuk, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.6°F (-16.9°C) and -6.3°F (-21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C) in November to a polar cold 1.6°F (-16.9°C). Atqasuk maintains a near steady average temperature of -6.3°F (-21.3°C) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Atqasuk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.3 days and collects up to 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In December, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Atqasuk, during the entire year, snow falls for 134.6 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days in Atqasuk are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are July and December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Atqasuk, is 1.6°F (-16.9°C) and the average low-temperature is -6.3°F (-21.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Atqasuk?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 94%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 0.7 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 18.4 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the shortest days?

The months with the shortest days are June and December, with an average of 0h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 0h and 0min.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

July and December, with an average of 0.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Atqasuk have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 0.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Atqasuk, AK

Average temperature in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 1.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average pressure in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average wind speed in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average humidity in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average rainfall in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average snowfall in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").

Average snowfall days in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Atqasuk, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 84

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Atqasuk, AK

Average visibility in December - Atqasuk, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).

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