December weather forecast
Tanana, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tanana, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -6.9°F (-21.6°C) and max 3°F (-16.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's extreme cold 9°F (-12.8°C) to a polar cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Tanana witnesses an average temperature of -6.9°F (-21.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

In Tanana, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.5 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 3:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:05 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine.

UV index

March, 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tanana?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tanana, is 3°F (-16.1°C), while the average low-temperature is -6.9°F (-21.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 94%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Tanana is 94%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tanana, during December, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tanana, in December, snow falls for 13.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 3h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tanana have in December?

The average day length in December in Tanana is 3h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:43 am and sunset at 3:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:17 am and sunset at 3:05 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tanana, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Tanana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Tanana, AK

Average temperature in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Tanana, AK

Average pressure in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tanana, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February, October, November and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Tanana, AK

Average humidity in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in December
Tanana, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Tanana, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tanana, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tanana, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tanana, AK

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tanana, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Tanana, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tanana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Tanana, AK

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

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

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