December weather forecast
Kiana, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an arctic cold month in Kiana, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 4.1°F (-15.5°C) and min -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

Temperature

Kiana's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frigid cold 10.9°F (-11.7°C) in November to a polar cold 4.1°F (-15.5°C). Kiana, in the month of December, notes an average low temperature of -4.2°F (-20.1°C), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Kiana, Alaska, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kiana, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow. In Kiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.6 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day is 2h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:52 am and sunset at 3:09 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:37 pm and sunset at 2:52 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 1.1h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Kiana experiences an average high-temperature of 4.1°F (-15.5°C) and a low-temperature of -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kiana, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kiana, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kiana have in December?

In December, the average day length is 2h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:52 am and sunset at 3:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:37 pm and sunset at 2:52 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kiana have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 1.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kiana, AK

Average temperature in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 4.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kiana, AK

Average pressure in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kiana, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kiana, AK

Average humidity in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Kiana, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Kiana, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kiana, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kiana, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kiana, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Kiana, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kiana, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Kiana, AK

Average visibility in December - Kiana, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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 and December (4mi).

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