December weather forecast
Shageluk, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shageluk, is still an extremely cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10°F (-12.2°C) and an average low of 1.4°F (-17°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Shageluk sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a subzero cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C) to an extremely cold 10°F (-12.2°C). Nights during December maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a polar cold 1.4°F (-17°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

Rainfall

In Shageluk, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Shageluk, in December, during 17.2 snowfall days, 9.33" (237mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shageluk, during the entire year, snow falls for 111.6 days and aggregates up to 51.93" (1319mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:09 am and sunset at 4:14 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Shageluk in December has an average high-temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 1.4°F (-17°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 95%.

What is the average humidity in December in Shageluk?

In Shageluk, the average relative humidity in December is 95%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Shageluk, in December, during 17.2 snowfall days, 9.33" (237mm) 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 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Shageluk have in December?

In Shageluk, the average day length in December is 5h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:40 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:09 am and sunset at 4:14 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Shageluk, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shageluk, AK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Shageluk, AK

Average pressure in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shageluk, AK

Average wind speed in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Shageluk, AK

Average humidity in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shageluk, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shageluk, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shageluk, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in December
Shageluk, AK

Average visibility in December - Shageluk, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 3mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (3mi).

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