December weather forecast
Chandalar, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a polar cold month in Chandalar, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -1.7°F (-18.7°C) and -13.2°F (-25.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December brings an average high-temperature of a still polar cold -1.7°F (-18.7°C), subtly diverging from November's 1.2°F (-17.1°C). In Chandalar, the December nights cool down to an average low of -13.2°F (-25.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Chandalar is 90%.

Rainfall

In Chandalar, in December, during 0.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.2 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Chandalar, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow. In Chandalar, during the entire year, snow falls for 130.7 days and aggregates up to 48.66" (1236mm) of snow.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day is 1h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 am and sunset at 2:07 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:14 pm and sunset at 1:39 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Chandalar, the average sunshine in December is 0.9h.

UV index

March, April, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Chandalar, in December, the average high-temperature is -1.7°F (-18.7°C), and the average low-temperature is -13.2°F (-25.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chandalar, in December, it is raining for 0.7 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout December, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Chandalar, the average day length in December is 1h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 am and sunset at 2:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:14 pm and sunset at 1:39 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chandalar have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chandalar is 0.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Chandalar, AK

Average temperature in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: -1.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -13.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Chandalar, AK

Average pressure in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chandalar, AK

Average wind speed in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Chandalar, AK

Average humidity in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Chandalar, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (9.09").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in December
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 1h and 0min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chandalar, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Chandalar, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chandalar, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Chandalar, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Chandalar, AK

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

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

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