December weather forecast
Whale Pass, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Whale Pass, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 231.7 rainfall days, and 67.83" (1723mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Whale Pass, in December, during 6.2 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Whale Pass is December, with an average of 7h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Whale Pass is 3h.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Whale Pass, December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 36.5°F (2.5°C) at the peak and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Whale Pass in December?

In December, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout December, 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 7h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Whale Pass have in December?

In Whale Pass, the average day length in December is 7h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 3:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 3:27 pm AKST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whale Pass have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Whale Pass?

In Whale Pass, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average temperature in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average pressure in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average wind speed in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average humidity in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (84%).

Average rainfall in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average rainfall in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 7.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (8.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (2.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average snowfall in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May and September (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average UV index in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in December
Whale Pass, AK

Average visibility in December - Whale Pass, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).

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