December weather forecast
King Salmon, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in King Salmon, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in November to a still subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). An average temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C) is logged during the nights of December, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In King Salmon, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in King Salmon, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

King Salmon in December has an average high-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in King Salmon?

The average relative humidity in December in King Salmon is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in King Salmon?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in King Salmon is December, with an average of 6h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does King Salmon have in December?

The average day length in December is 6h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm AKST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In King Salmon, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in King Salmon?

In King Salmon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
King Salmon, AK

Average temperature in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
King Salmon, AK

Average pressure in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.6"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
King Salmon, AK

Average wind speed in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
King Salmon, AK

Average humidity in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in December
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average rainfall days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average snowfall days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.3 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 Salmon, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
King Salmon, AK

Average sunshine days in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
King Salmon, AK

Average UV index in December - King Salmon, 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
King Salmon, AK

Average cloud cover in December - King Salmon, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December
King Salmon, AK

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

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

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