Alaska in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Alaska in december 2024
In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in Alaska. These predictions are statistics for the month of december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Anchorage
very bad weather 383.1cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
25%
8%
Weather at 12pm
22°F
Snow showers
31% of time
29%
25%
9%
Weather at 6pm
22°F
Snow showers
30% of time
28%
26%
10%
Weather at 3am
22°F
29%
27%
26%
12%
Where to go in Alaska in december?
Where to go in Alaska in december: destination map
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Where should you go in Alaska in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Alaska in december is very bad across the board.
December is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Alaska. The climate in Anchor Point, Ketchikan, Haines, Kenai, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Nome, Hooper Bay, Dillingham, Kodiak, Healy, Barrow, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Tok, Valdez and Sand Point and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Alaska in december
Climate in Anchorage in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Anchorage is 22°F (maximum temperature is 25°F and minimum temperature is 20°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.4in over 4 days, rainfall can happen throughout your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 05:30 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fairbanks in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Fairbanks is 4°F (maximum temperature is 7°F and minimum temperature is -0°F). The climate is icy in that area in the month of december. Plan to cover you well!. With just 0.9in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your holidays.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 4°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 7°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||
| Length of day | 03:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Anchor Point in december
In december, the mean temperature in Anchor Point is 31°F (maximum temperature is 32°F and minimum temperature is 29°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in the month of december. Plan to cover you well! With 6.9in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 39°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 05:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Barrow in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 2°F and minimum temperature is -4°F (for an average temperature of -2°F). The climate is very cold around this city in the month of december. Plan to cover you well!. With 0.8in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your journey.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | -2°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 2°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | -4°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||
| Cloud cover | 84% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Dillingham in december
In december, maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 18°F (for an average temperature of 20°F). The climate is icy there in the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself!. With 5.1in over 8 days, rainfall can happen for your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 06:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Alaska in december
| Anchorage in december | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in december | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in december | very bad weather |
| Barrow in december | very bad weather |
| Dillingham in december | very bad weather |
| Dutch Harbor in december | very bad weather |
| Healy in december | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in december | very bad weather |
| Tok in december | very bad weather |
| Cordova in december | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in december | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Goodnews Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Haines in december | very bad weather |
| Katmai National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Kenai in december | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in december | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for Alaska in december:
Weather data for Alaska in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alaska. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alaska can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Alaska.