December weather forecast
Hood Bay, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hood Bay, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature stands at a still icy 35.6°F (2°C), closely aligned with November's 38.8°F (3.8°C). In Hood Bay, the December nights are characterized by an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), a minor dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout December, 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 243.6 rainfall days, and 82.76" (2102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hood Bay, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 10.04" (255mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.4 snowfall days, and 63.58" (1615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 3:23 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.6°F (2°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hood Bay, in December, during 19.2 rainfall days, 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hood Bay, in December, during 9.5 snowfall days, 10.04" (255mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hood Bay?

The month with the shortest days in Hood Bay is December, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 6h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:38 am and sunset at 3:23 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hood Bay have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hood Bay, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average temperature in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average pressure in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.72"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average wind speed in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average humidity in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (83%).

Average rainfall in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average rainfall in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 9.33"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.82").

Average rainfall days in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average snowfall in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 10.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (17.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average UV index in December - Hood Bay, 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 January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are February, May and September (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in December
Hood Bay, AK

Average visibility in December - Hood Bay, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June, July and August (5mi).

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