December weather forecast
Eagle River, AK

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Weather in December

December, being the coldest month, sees temperatures typically hovering around freezing point. This month boasts about the highest snowfall of 5.98" (152mm) accumulating over nearly eleven days. The town of Eagle River gets decorated with a thick blanket of snow, invigorating a festive spirits. The icy wind gusts sweep over the snow-covered land, reinforcing the frosty weather. As December winds up, it commences a new year, starting off again with the familiar chilly January.

Temperature

December notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C), subtly differing from November's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Eagle River's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at an extreme cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

In Eagle River, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Eagle River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Eagle River. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 5h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:49 pm AKST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Eagle River, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Eagle River in December?

In Eagle River, 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Eagle River?

In Eagle River, Alaska, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Eagle River in December?

In Eagle River, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Eagle River?

The month with the most snowfall in Eagle River, Alaska, is December, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Eagle River?

In December, in Eagle River, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eagle River?

With an average of 5h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Eagle River have in December?

In Eagle River, the average day length in December is 5h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Eagle River?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 9:46 am and sunset at 3:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:13 am and sunset at 3:49 pm AKST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Eagle River?

The month with the least sunshine in Eagle River, Alaska, is December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Eagle River have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Eagle River is 3.9h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Eagle River?

In Eagle River, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Eagle River, AK

Average temperature in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Eagle River, AK

Average pressure in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average pressure in December: 29.69"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Eagle River, AK

Average wind speed in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Eagle River, AK

Average humidity in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

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Average rainfall in December
Eagle River, AK

Average rainfall in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Eagle River, AK

Average rainfall days in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Eagle River, AK

Average snowfall in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Eagle River, AK

Average snowfall days in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eagle River, AK

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average daylight in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Eagle River, AK

Average sunshine days in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Eagle River, AK

Average UV index in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Eagle River, AK

Average cloud cover in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Eagle River, AK

Average visibility in December - Eagle River, AK
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).

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