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
Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a still freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Nighttime temperature reflects an average dip to a still subzero cold 16.9°F (-8.4°C) in December, subtly cooler than its daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Gambell, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Gambell, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Gambell, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.3 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 4h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:12 pm and sunset at 4:48 pm AKST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 0.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gambell, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (49.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Gambell, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.73"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gambell, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 23.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Gambell, AK
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Gambell, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Gambell, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gambell, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gambell, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gambell, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gambell, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gambell, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gambell, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 84
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in December
Gambell, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and December (4mi).
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