December weather forecast
Bettles, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Bettles, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1°F (-17.2°C) and -9°F (-22.8°C).

Temperature

Bettles marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a polar cold 1°F (-17.2°C), hardly different from November's 5.9°F (-14.5°C). During the nights in December, Bettles experiences a consistent average temperature of -9°F (-22.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bettles, in December, during 1.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bettles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.6 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in December is 2h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:15 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:00 pm and sunset at 2:18 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Bettles, the average sunshine in December is 1.2h.

UV index

January, March, April, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 1°F (-17.2°C) and -9°F (-22.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Bettles, during December, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Bettles, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bettles, the average day length in December is 2h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bettles?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:15 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:00 pm and sunset at 2:18 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bettles have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and 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 risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bettles, AK

Average temperature in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bettles, AK

Average pressure in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bettles, AK

Average wind speed in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bettles, AK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in December
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bettles, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bettles, AK

Average UV index in December - Bettles, 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, September, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bettles, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Bettles, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Bettles, AK

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (3mi).

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