December weather forecast
Gulkana, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gulkana, is also a frigid cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C) and an average high of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of December shows an average high-temperature of a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C), indicating a slight variance from November's 16.2°F (-8.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a polar cold 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Gulkana, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gulkana, there are 81.1 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Gulkana. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gulkana, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:39 am and sunset at 3:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:06 am and sunset at 3:23 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Gulkana experiences an average high-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gulkana, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gulkana, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 5h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:39 am and sunset at 3:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:06 am and sunset at 3:23 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Gulkana have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. 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
Gulkana, AK

Average temperature in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gulkana, AK

Average pressure in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September, October, November and December (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gulkana, AK

Average wind speed in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Gulkana, AK

Average humidity in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Gulkana, AK

Average rainfall in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Gulkana, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gulkana, AK

Average snowfall in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gulkana, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gulkana, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gulkana, AK

Average UV index in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gulkana, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Gulkana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Gulkana, AK

Average visibility in December - Gulkana, 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 and March (4mi).

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