December weather forecast
Oscarville, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Oscarville, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and max 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival subtly correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in November to a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, Oscarville notes an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In Oscarville, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oscarville, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oscarville, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oscarville, in December, during 12.8 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oscarville have in December?

The average day length in December is 5h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:44 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oscarville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oscarville?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Oscarville, AK

Average temperature in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Oscarville, AK

Average pressure in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.64"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oscarville, AK

Average wind speed in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Oscarville, AK

Average humidity in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Oscarville, AK

Average rainfall in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Oscarville, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oscarville, AK

Average snowfall in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oscarville, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oscarville, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Oscarville, AK

Average UV index in December - Oscarville, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oscarville, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Oscarville, AK

Average visibility in December - Oscarville, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and November (5mi).

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