December weather forecast
Kotlik, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Kotlik, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and an average low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from 24.8°F (-4°C) in November to a still freezing cold 16.9°F (-8.4°C). The nights of December cool down to an average low of 9.7°F (-12.4°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kotlik, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.9 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kotlik, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Kotlik, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.6 days and aggregates up to 19.76" (502mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 11:00 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 16.9°F (-8.4°C) and 9.7°F (-12.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Kotlik?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Kotlik, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kotlik, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kotlik have in December?

The average day length in December is 4h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 11:00 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Kotlik are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kotlik have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kotlik?

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

Average temperature in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Kotlik, AK

Average pressure in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.68"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kotlik, AK

Average wind speed in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Kotlik, AK

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kotlik, AK

Average rainfall in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Kotlik, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kotlik, AK

Average snowfall in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kotlik, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kotlik, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kotlik, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Kotlik, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Kotlik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in December
Kotlik, AK

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

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

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