December weather forecast
Buckland, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Buckland, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and min 1.4°F (-17°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's subzero cold 18°F (-7.8°C) to an extremely cold 9.9°F (-12.3°C). Buckland's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In Buckland, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Buckland, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Buckland, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.7 snowfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 3h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:34 am and sunset at 3:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:11 pm and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 1.7h.

UV index

March, April, November and 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Buckland, is 9.9°F (-12.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 1.4°F (-17°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Buckland, in December, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Buckland, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 3h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Buckland have in December?

In Buckland, the average day length in December is 3h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Buckland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:34 am and sunset at 3:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:11 pm and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buckland have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Buckland, AK

Average pressure in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buckland, AK

Average wind speed in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Buckland, AK

Average humidity in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Buckland, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, May and June (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Buckland, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buckland, AK

Average snowfall in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buckland, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buckland, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Buckland, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Buckland, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Buckland, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Buckland, AK

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

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

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