December weather forecast
Point Hope, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Point Hope, is still an extremely cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an extremely cold 11.3°F (-11.5°C) from November's freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Point Hope, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at an extreme cold 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

In Point Hope, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Point Hope, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Point Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 83.7 days and aggregates up to 14.92" (379mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Point Hope, the average length of the day in December is 0h and 13min.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Point Hope, with an average of 0h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Point Hope in December has an average high-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Point Hope, in December, it is raining for 1.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Point Hope, in December, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 0h and 13min.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 0h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 0h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Point Hope, AK

Average temperature in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (48.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-2.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Point Hope, AK

Average pressure in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.99"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.79"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Point Hope, AK

Average wind speed in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 18.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (19.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Point Hope, AK

Average humidity in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Point Hope, AK

Average rainfall in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Point Hope, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Point Hope, AK

Average snowfall in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

Average snowfall days in December
Point Hope, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Point Hope, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 0h and 1min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 0h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Point Hope, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Point Hope, AK

Average UV index in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Point Hope, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Point Hope, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in December
Point Hope, AK

Average visibility in December - Point Hope, 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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