December weather forecast
Cold Bay, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cold Bay, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December records an average high-temperature of a still cold 36.5°F (2.5°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.4 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:16 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Cold Bay, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cold Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Cold Bay?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cold Bay, Alaska, in December, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cold Bay, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 7h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:54 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:16 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cold Bay is 2.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cold Bay?

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

Average temperature in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average pressure in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.52"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average wind speed in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average humidity in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average UV index in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in December
Cold Bay, AK

Average visibility in December - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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