December weather forecast
Saxman, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saxman, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

In Saxman, December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout December, 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 221.8 rainfall days, and 80" (2032mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Saxman, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Saxman, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 48.35" (1228mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in December?

In Saxman, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Saxman is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saxman, in December, during 18.6 rainfall days, 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saxman, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 7h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saxman?

In Saxman, the average day length in December is 7h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 3:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 3:26 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Saxman, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (60.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Saxman, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saxman, AK

Average wind speed in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Saxman, AK

Average humidity in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (82%).

Average rainfall in December
Saxman, AK

Average rainfall in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 8.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (9.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Saxman, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saxman, AK

Average snowfall in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saxman, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saxman, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Saxman, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Saxman, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Saxman, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in December
Saxman, AK

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

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

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