December weather forecast
Ohogamiut, AK

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ohogamiut, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and min 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in November to a still subzero cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C). A mean low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ohogamiut, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Ohogamiut, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:38 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Ohogamiut, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Ohogamiut, is 16.7°F (-8.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ohogamiut, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ohogamiut, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ohogamiut?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ohogamiut have in December?

In Ohogamiut, the average day length in December is 5h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 10:38 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Ohogamiut is December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ohogamiut, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average temperature in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 16.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average pressure in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.64"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average wind speed in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average humidity in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Ohogamiut, AK

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average snowfall in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ohogamiut, AK

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

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Ohogamiut, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in December
Ohogamiut, AK

Average visibility in December - Ohogamiut, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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