December weather forecast
Elfin Cove, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elfin Cove, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Elfin Cove experiences a transition to a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of December, not greatly differing from November's 35.1°F (1.7°C). A mean low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Elfin Cove, in December, during 12.8 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elfin Cove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.7 days and collects up to 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Elfin Cove, in December, during 11.9 snowfall days, 11.18" (284mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elfin Cove, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 53.78" (1366mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 3:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 3:25 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Elfin Cove, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elfin Cove, during December, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.18" (284mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 6h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Elfin Cove have in December?

The average day length in December is 6h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elfin Cove?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset at 3:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:52 am and sunset at 3:25 pm AKST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Elfin Cove, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average temperature in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (57.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average pressure in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average wind speed in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average humidity in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average rainfall in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average snowfall in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and May (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average UV index in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in December
Elfin Cove, AK

Average visibility in December - Elfin Cove, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).

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