December weather forecast
Yistletaw, AK

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yistletaw, is also an arctic cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 3.9°F (-15.6°C) and min -5.4°F (-20.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frigid cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C) in November to a polar cold 3.9°F (-15.6°C). Yistletaw, in December, experiences an average temperature of -5.4°F (-20.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 95%.

Rainfall

In Yistletaw, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Yistletaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 3:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:32 am and sunset at 3:33 pm AKST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Yistletaw, 3.9°F (-15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and -5.4°F (-20.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 95%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Yistletaw, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.5 days. Throughout December, 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Yistletaw is 3h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:59 am and sunset at 3:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:32 am and sunset at 3:33 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Yistletaw, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average temperature in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.4°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 (-10.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average pressure in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.81"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average wind speed in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average humidity in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 95%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Yistletaw, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average snowfall in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yistletaw, AK

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Yistletaw, AK

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in December
Yistletaw, AK

Average visibility in December - Yistletaw, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 2mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).

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