December weather forecast
Paxson, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Paxson, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10°F (-12.2°C) and an average low of -1.7°F (-18.7°C).

Temperature

Paxson's average high-temperature in December sits at an extremely cold 10°F (-12.2°C), showing little difference from the previous month. In Paxson, the December nights cool down to an average low of -1.7°F (-18.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Paxson, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Paxson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 snowfall days, and 55.98" (1422mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 3:13 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Paxson, Alaska.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paxson are April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 10°F (-12.2°C) and -1.7°F (-18.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Paxson?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Paxson, in December, during 14.8 snowfall days, 8.35" (212mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 4h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 4h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:48 am and sunset at 3:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxson, sunrise is at 10:17 am and sunset at 3:13 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Paxson, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 10°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Paxson, AK

Average pressure in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.82"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paxson, AK

Average wind speed in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Paxson, AK

Average humidity in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Paxson, AK

Average rainfall in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Paxson, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paxson, AK

Average snowfall in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (10.08").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paxson, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paxson, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Paxson, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Paxson, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are February and July (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Paxson, AK

Average visibility in December - Paxson, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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