December weather forecast
Alaska, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Alaska, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

As Alaska enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) of November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). In Alaska, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Alaska, Indiana, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Alaska, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Alaska is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Alaska, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alaska?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Alaska, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Alaska, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alaska, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Alaska, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index 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
Alaska, IN

Average temperature in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Alaska, IN

Average pressure in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alaska, IN

Average wind speed in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Alaska, IN

Average humidity in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Alaska, IN

Average rainfall in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Alaska, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alaska, IN

Average snowfall in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alaska, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alaska, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alaska, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Alaska, IN

Average UV index in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Alaska, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Alaska, IN

Average visibility in December - Alaska, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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