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December 2008 - Temperatures plummet during the last week of 2008
The last month of 2008 brought with it colder than normal temperatures along with dry conditions for the eastern half of Alaska, from the central Interior down through the panhandle. The western half of the state saw above normal temperatures overall and a few places were wetter than normal. For most locations, the last week of the month saw a strong downward trend in temperatures that continued into the New Year. On the 21st of the month, the shortest day of the year was observed, with daylight hours gradually increasing after this date.
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