December weather forecast
Tenakee Springs, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tenakee Springs, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Tenakee Springs's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and December, with an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Tenakee Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 85.87" (2181mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 62.8" (1595mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 6h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Tenakee Springs, Alaska, the coldest months are January and December, registering an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Tenakee Springs, the average high-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tenakee Springs, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 62.8" (1595mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 21.8 days. Throughout December, 62.8" (1595mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 6h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Tenakee Springs have in December?

In December, the average day length is 6h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 3:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:44 am and sunset at 3:24 pm AKST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tenakee Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index 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
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average temperature in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average pressure in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average humidity in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).

Average rainfall in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 8.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 62.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average UV index in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).

Average visibility in December
Tenakee Springs, AK

Average visibility in December - Tenakee Springs, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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