Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska, marginally decreases from 11.5°F (-11.4°C) in November to a still frigid cold 5.9°F (-14.5°C). An average temperature of -4.9°F (-20.5°C) is recorded in Fairbanks during the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 92%.Rainfall
In Fairbanks, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.5 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fairbanks are January through May, August through December. In Fairbanks, Alaska, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.3 snowfall days, and 24.49" (622mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 4h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:21 am and sunset at 2:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 10:54 am and sunset at 2:54 pm AKST.
Sunshine
With an average of 2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairbanks. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average high temperature in December: 5.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: -4.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average pressure in December: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average wind speed in December: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (56%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall in December: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average daylight in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are March, April and November (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Fairbanks, AK
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
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