Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an extremely cold 6.3°F (-14.3°C) from November's extreme cold 11.8°F (-11.2°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of -4.4°F (-20.2°C).Humidity
In North Pole, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In North Pole, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.2 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. In North Pole, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 4h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:18 am and sunset at 2:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:51 am and sunset at 2:54 pm AKST.
Sunshine
With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
North Pole, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 6.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).
Average pressure in December
North Pole, 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
North Pole, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, October, November and December (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
North Pole, AK
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (56%).
Average rainfall in December
North Pole, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
North Pole, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
North Pole, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
North Pole, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Pole, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 0min
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 0min).
- 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
North Pole, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
North Pole, 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 March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
North Pole, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
North Pole, 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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