December weather forecast
Anchorage, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Anchorage, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Anchorage, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Anchorage, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Anchorage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Anchorage, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Anchorage is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Anchorage. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Anchorage in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Anchorage?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Anchorage, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Anchorage, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Anchorage?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Anchorage.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Anchorage, MD

Average temperature in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Anchorage, MD

Average pressure in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Anchorage, MD

Average wind speed in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Anchorage, MD

Average humidity in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Anchorage, MD

Average rainfall in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Anchorage, MD

Average snowfall in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Anchorage, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Anchorage, MD

Average UV index in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Anchorage, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Anchorage, MD

Average visibility in December - Anchorage, MD
  • 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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