December weather forecast
Kennicott, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kennicott, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 14°F (-10°C) and min 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

Temperature

As Kennicott welcomes December, the average high-temperature records at a still subzero cold 14°F (-10°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a polar cold 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kennicott, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. 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?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 14°F (-10°C) and a low-temperature of 2.1°F (-16.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Kennicott?

January, March, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kennicott, in December, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Kennicott is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kennicott, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 5h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Kennicott have in December?

In Kennicott, the average day length in December is 5h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:21 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:21 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kennicott have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kennicott?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kennicott, AK

Average temperature in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kennicott, AK

Average pressure in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kennicott, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kennicott, AK

Average humidity in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kennicott, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kennicott, AK

Average UV index in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kennicott, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kennicott, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Kennicott, AK

Average visibility in December - Kennicott, 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, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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