December weather forecast
Long Island, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Island, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Long Island witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Long Island, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation. In Long Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 219.6 days and collects up to 79.29" (2014mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Long Island, in December, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.9" (226mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 47.48" (1206mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 7h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 3:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 3:33 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Long Island. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows at 34°F (1.1°C).

Is December cold?

During December, Long Island experiences an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Long Island, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Long Island, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.9" (226mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 7h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Long Island have in December?

The average day length in December in Long Island is 7h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Long Island?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 3:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 3:33 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Island have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Long Island, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Long Island, AK

Average temperature in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (33.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Island, AK

Average pressure in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Long Island, AK

Average wind speed in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Island, AK

Average humidity in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Island, AK

Average rainfall in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 9.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (9.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Island, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Island, AK

Average snowfall in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Island, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Island, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Long Island, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Island, AK

Average UV index in December - Long Island, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Long Island, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Long Island, AK

Average visibility in December - Long Island, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

Long Island, Alaska, USA

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