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 sea temperature 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
As Haines steps into December, the average high-temperature is measured at a still subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C), displaying minor differences from November's 27°F (-2.8°C). Haines's nighttime temperatures in December settle close to daytime highs at an average of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout December, 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Haines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.4 days and collects up to 48.03" (1220mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 21.06" (535mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).Note: In 42.4°F (5.8°C), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:32 am and sunset at 3:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:57 am and sunset at 3:13 pm AKST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Haines, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Haines, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.81"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Haines, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Haines, AK
- Average humidity in December: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Haines, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 5.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (5.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Haines, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Haines, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 21.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (21.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Haines, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Haines, AK
- Average sea temperature in December: 42.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (53.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39.6°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Haines, AK
- Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Haines, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (10.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Haines, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Haines, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in December
Haines, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
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