December weather forecast
Fairbanks, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairbanks, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fairbanks, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Fairbanks experiences an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fairbanks, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairbanks have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fairbanks?

In Fairbanks, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairbanks.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Fairbanks, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average temperature in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average pressure in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average wind speed in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average humidity in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average rainfall in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average snowfall in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average UV index in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fairbanks, LA

Average visibility in December - Fairbanks, LA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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