December weather forecast
King Cove, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in King Cove, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.5°F (2.5°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. During the nights of December, King Cove records an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in King Cove are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in King Cove, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In King Cove, during December, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In King Cove, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in King Cove?

In December, the average day length is 7h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December in King Cove?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
King Cove, AK

Average temperature in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
King Cove, AK

Average pressure in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.52"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
King Cove, AK

Average wind speed in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
King Cove, AK

Average humidity in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in December
King Cove, AK

Average rainfall in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
King Cove, AK

Average rainfall days in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
King Cove, AK

Average snowfall in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
King Cove, AK

Average snowfall days in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
King Cove, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
King Cove, AK

Average sunshine days in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
King Cove, AK

Average UV index in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
King Cove, AK

Average cloud cover in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in December
King Cove, AK

Average visibility in December - King Cove, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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