December weather forecast
Tuluksak, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Tuluksak, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in November to a still freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C). A mean low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Tuluksak, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Tuluksak, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tuluksak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tuluksak, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 5h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:37 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tuluksak?

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tuluksak, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tuluksak, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Tuluksak have in December?

In Tuluksak, the average day length in December is 5h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:30 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:56 am and sunset at 4:37 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Tuluksak have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Tuluksak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Tuluksak, AK

Average temperature in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average pressure in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.64"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average wind speed in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average humidity in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average rainfall in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Tuluksak, AK

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average snowfall in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Tuluksak, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Tuluksak, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Tuluksak, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Tuluksak, AK

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

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

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