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 records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C), closely related to the 25.7°F (-3.5°C) observed in November. Throughout the nights in December, Eagle River experiences an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Eagle River, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Eagle River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Eagle River. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:49 pm AKST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.69"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 5.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Eagle River, AK
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).
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