December weather forecast
Klawock, AK

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Weather in December

December marks winter in full swing, with temperatures oscillating from 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to 36.5°F (2.5°C). The city of Klawock, under shorter daylight hours, mimics the serene ambience of classic winter wonder. As the year winds down, the town settles into the winter slumber, painted in shades of frost and snow. Accompanied by heightened snowfall, it offers traditional winter scenes, perfect for holiday festivities. Despite December's harsh weather conditions, its winter charm lies in the blanket of snow and the gleaming holiday lights.

Temperature

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In Klawock, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Klawock, in December, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 7.48" (190mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 231.7 rainfall days, and 67.83" (1723mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Klawock. In Klawock, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Klawock, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:31 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In Klawock, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

January, February, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Klawock, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Klawock, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Klawock, in December, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Klawock have in December?

In Klawock, the average day length in December is 7h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:31 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Klawock?

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

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Klawock, AK

Average pressure in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Klawock, AK

Average wind speed in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Klawock, AK

Average humidity in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Klawock, AK

Average rainfall in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (8.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Klawock, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Klawock, AK

Average snowfall in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Klawock, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May and September (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Klawock, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Klawock, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Klawock, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in December
Klawock, AK

Average visibility in December - Klawock, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).

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