December weather forecast
Lower Tonsina, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lower Tonsina, is still an extremely cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 11.5°F (-11.4°C) and an average low of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Temperature

Lower Tonsina marks the start of December with an average high-temperature of a frigid cold 11.5°F (-11.4°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from November's 16.2°F (-8.8°C). Lower Tonsina, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 0.9°F (-17.3°C).

Humidity

In Lower Tonsina, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Lower Tonsina, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Lower Tonsina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.1 days and collects up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:30 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:57 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lower Tonsina in December?

In Lower Tonsina, 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 0.9°F (-17.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lower Tonsina, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lower Tonsina, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lower Tonsina have in December?

The average day length in December is 5h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:30 am and sunset at 3:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:57 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lower Tonsina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average temperature in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average pressure in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September, October, November and December (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average wind speed in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average humidity in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average rainfall in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average snowfall in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average UV index in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average visibility in December - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).

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