December weather forecast
Kiwalik, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kiwalik, is also a frigid cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and min 1.4°F (-17°C).

Temperature

Kiwalik in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's freezing cold 18°F (-7.8°C) to an extremely cold 9.9°F (-12.3°C). Kiwalik encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Kiwalik, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Kiwalik, in December, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kiwalik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.6 days and collects up to 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kiwalik, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.7 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 3h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:37 am and sunset at 3:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 12:15 pm and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Kiwalik, the average sunshine in December is 1.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kiwalik are March, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Kiwalik, 9.9°F (-12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 1.4°F (-17°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kiwalik, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kiwalik, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 3h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kiwalik?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:37 am and sunset at 3:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 12:15 pm and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kiwalik, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average humidity in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, May and June (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Kiwalik, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average UV index in December - Kiwalik, 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 March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kiwalik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Kiwalik, AK

Average visibility in December - Kiwalik, 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 and December (4mi).

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