December weather forecast
Moose Creek, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still an extremely cold month in Moose Creek, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 6.4°F (-14.2°C) and min -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's extreme cold 12°F (-11.1°C) to an extremely cold 6.4°F (-14.2°C). In Moose Creek, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a life-threatening cold -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

Humidity

In Moose Creek, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Moose Creek, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Moose Creek, in December, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Moose Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.5 days and aggregates up to 28.27" (718mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 4h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:16 am and sunset at 2:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:49 am and sunset at 2:54 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moose Creek, records 6.4°F (-14.2°C), while the low-temperature is -4.2°F (-20.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Moose Creek, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Moose Creek, Alaska, in December, during 13.4 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Moose Creek, Alaska, the average day length in December is 4h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:16 am and sunset at 2:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:49 am and sunset at 2:54 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Moose Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Moose Creek?

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

Average temperature in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average pressure in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average wind speed in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average humidity in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average rainfall in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average snowfall in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average UV index in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Moose Creek, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Moose Creek, AK

Average visibility in December - Moose Creek, 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, April, November and December (4mi).

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