December weather forecast
Tofty, AK

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's extreme cold 9°F (-12.8°C) to a polar cold 3°F (-16.1°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a life-threatening cold -6.9°F (-21.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tofty, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tofty, 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 Tofty, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tofty, 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 December, sunrise is at 10:37 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:11 am and sunset at 3:02 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 3°F (-16.1°C) and -6.9°F (-21.6°C) respectively.

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 is 94%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 3h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tofty have in December?

In Tofty, the average day length in December is 3h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:37 am and sunset at 3:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tofty, sunrise is at 11:11 am and sunset at 3:02 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

March, November and 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 Tofty?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tofty, AK

Average temperature in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average pressure in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average humidity in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
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
Tofty, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average UV index in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tofty, 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
Tofty, AK

Average visibility in December - Tofty, 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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