December weather forecast
Hoonah, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hoonah, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Hoonah notes an average high-temperature of a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C), nearly consistent with November's 35.1°F (1.7°C). Hoonah registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December from its daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 11.18" (284mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hoonah, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 53.78" (1366mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 3:22 pm AKST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Hoonah, in December, the average high-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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 many days does it snow in December?

In Hoonah, in December, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 11.18" (284mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hoonah?

In December, the average day length is 6h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:23 am and sunset at 3:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:47 am and sunset at 3:22 pm AKST.

What is the month 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Hoonah, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hoonah, AK

Average temperature in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average pressure in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average wind speed in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average humidity in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average rainfall in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average snowfall in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hoonah, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

  • 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
Hoonah, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average UV index in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Hoonah, 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
Hoonah, AK

Average visibility in December - Hoonah, 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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