December weather forecast
Scammon Bay, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scammon Bay, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21°F (-6.1°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from 28.9°F (-1.7°C) to a still freezing cold 21°F (-6.1°C). Nights in December exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Scammon Bay, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Scammon Bay, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Scammon Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.1 days and aggregates up to 25.24" (641mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, March, November and 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Scammon Bay, 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Scammon Bay, Alaska, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Scammon Bay, in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Scammon Bay, the average day length in December is 5h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Scammon Bay, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Scammon Bay?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average temperature in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Scammon Bay, AK

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average wind speed in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average humidity in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average rainfall in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average snowfall in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average UV index in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Scammon Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in December
Scammon Bay, AK

Average visibility in December - Scammon Bay, 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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