December weather forecast
Nightmute, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Nightmute, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Nightmute observes an average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) during the slightly cooler nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Nightmute, Alaska, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.7 rainfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Nightmute experiences an average high-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) and a low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nightmute, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Nightmute?

In December, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 5h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:39 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nightmute, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Nightmute is December, with an average of 1.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Nightmute have in December?

In Nightmute, the average sunshine duration in December is 1.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, April, 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Nightmute, AK

Average pressure in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.6"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Nightmute, AK

Average wind speed in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 17.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Nightmute, AK

Average humidity in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Nightmute, AK

Average rainfall in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Nightmute, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nightmute, AK

Average snowfall in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nightmute, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nightmute, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Nightmute, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Nightmute, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Nightmute, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in December
Nightmute, AK

Average visibility in December - Nightmute, 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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