December weather forecast
Chitina, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chitina, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) and an average high of 14°F (-10°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of December, Chitina witnesses an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 14°F (-10°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Chitina registers a consistent average low-temperature of 2.1°F (-16.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:28 am and sunset at 3:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Chitina, the average high-temperature is 14°F (-10°C), and the average low-temperature is 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Chitina, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chitina, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Chitina, Alaska. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chitina, in December, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chitina?

With an average of 5h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Chitina have in December?

In Chitina, the average day length in December is 5h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:28 am and sunset at 3:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Chitina is December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Chitina have in December?

In Chitina, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in December
Chitina, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chitina, AK

Average wind speed in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Chitina, AK

Average humidity in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chitina, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chitina, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Chitina, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Chitina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Chitina, AK

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

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, April, November and December (5mi).

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