December weather forecast
Tanacross, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frigid cold month in Tanacross, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between -0°F (-17.8°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

With December's advent, Tanacross sees an average high-temperature of an extremely cold 9.1°F (-12.7°C), subtly shifted from November's 12.4°F (-10.9°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of -0°F (-17.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Tanacross, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Tanacross, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Tanacross, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 snowfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 4h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:43 am and sunset at 3:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 2:59 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tanacross?

In Tanacross, 9.1°F (-12.7°C) is the average high-temperature and -0°F (-17.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tanacross, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tanacross, Alaska, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tanacross, in December, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Tanacross, the average day length in December is 4h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:43 am and sunset at 3:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 2:59 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tanacross, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).

Average pressure in December
Tanacross, AK

Average pressure in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.84"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tanacross, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Tanacross, AK

Average humidity in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Tanacross, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Tanacross, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tanacross, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tanacross, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tanacross, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tanacross, AK

Average UV index in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tanacross, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tanacross, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Tanacross, AK

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

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

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