December weather forecast
Susitna, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Susitna, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°F (-5°C) and min 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Temperature

Susitna sees the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 23°F (-5°C), indicating a subtle variation from November. Susitna sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Susitna, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 rainfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Susitna, Alaska. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:19 am and sunset at 3:52 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23°F (-5°C) and 16.5°F (-8.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Susitna is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Susitna, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.4 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Susitna, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Susitna is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Susitna have in December?

The average day length in December is 5h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:52 am and sunset at 3:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:19 am and sunset at 3:52 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Susitna, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Susitna, AK

Average temperature in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Susitna, AK

Average pressure in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.67"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Susitna, AK

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Susitna, AK

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Susitna, AK

Average rainfall in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Susitna, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Susitna, AK

Average snowfall in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Susitna, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Susitna, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Susitna, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Susitna, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Susitna, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Susitna, AK

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

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

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