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 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
The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's frigid cold 5°F (-15°C) to a polar cold -3.1°F (-19.5°C). Central experiences an average temperature drop to a life-threatening cold -15°F (-26.1°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 95%.Rainfall
In Central, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Central, Alaska, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Central, Alaska. In Central, during December, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102.7 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 3h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:21 am and sunset at 2:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 2:28 pm AKST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Central in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Central have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Central?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Central have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December in Central?
Average temperature in December
Central, AK
- Average high temperature in December: -3.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -15°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Central, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Central, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 2.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Central, AK
- Average humidity in December: 95%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in December
Central, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Central, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Central, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Central, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Central, AK
- Average daylight in December: 3h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Central, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Central, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Central, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Central, AK
- Average visibility in December: 2mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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