December weather forecast
Kivalina, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Kivalina, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 1.6°F (-16.9°C) and max 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a freezing cold 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in November to a frigid cold 9.1°F (-12.7°C). A mean low-temperature of 1.6°F (-16.9°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Kivalina, Alaska, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Kivalina, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.6 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

In December, the average length of the day is 0h and 40min.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 12:29 pm and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 1:35 pm and sunset at 2:27 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 0.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. 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?

The high-temperature during December is 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and the low-temperature is 1.6°F (-16.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kivalina, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kivalina, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Kivalina, the average day length in December is 0h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 12:29 pm and sunset at 3:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 1:35 pm and sunset at 2:27 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kivalina have in December?

In Kivalina, the average sunshine duration in December is 0.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December in Kivalina?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Kivalina, AK

Average temperature in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Kivalina, AK

Average pressure in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.97"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kivalina, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kivalina, AK

Average humidity in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 4min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kivalina, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kivalina, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kivalina, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Kivalina, AK

Average visibility in December - Kivalina, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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