December weather forecast
Old Harbor, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Harbor, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a still icy 36.9°F (2.7°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Old Harbor records a slight downturn to an average a still wintry 32°F (0°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Old Harbor, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.1 snowfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 6h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:29 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 31, 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 Old Harbor, is 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Old Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Old Harbor, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 6h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Old Harbor have in December?

The average day length in December is 6h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:29 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Old Harbor are January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Harbor have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Old Harbor, Alaska, is 2.6h.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average temperature in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average pressure in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.55"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.55"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average wind speed in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average humidity in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.29"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average UV index in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in December
Old Harbor, AK

Average visibility in December - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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