December weather forecast
Mountain Village, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Mountain Village, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.9°F (-14.5°C) and max 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

A mild drop in Mountain Village's average high-temperature is observed in December, transitioning from a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) in November to a still freezing cold 14.7°F (-9.6°C). Mountain Village experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mountain Village are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mountain Village, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Mountain Village, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Mountain Village, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mountain Village.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:51 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:18 am and sunset at 4:38 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mountain Village. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Mountain Village, Alaska, vary between a high-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 5.9°F (-14.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mountain Village, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mountain Village, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 5h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:51 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:18 am and sunset at 4:38 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average temperature in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 14.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.9°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 (2.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average pressure in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.67"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and December (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average wind speed in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average humidity in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average rainfall in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and June (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average snowfall in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average UV index in December - Mountain Village, 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 March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain Village, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Mountain Village, AK

Average visibility in December - Mountain Village, 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, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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