Sitka in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sitka in december 2024
The weather in Sitka in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 618.5cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Snow showers
30% of time
22%
16%
13%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Snow showers
27% of time
23%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Snow showers
27% of time
22%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
34°F
28%
16%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sitka in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sitka in december.
The climate of Sitka in december is very bad
The climate in december in Sitka is wet (with 19.6in of precipitation over 17 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 21in of precipitation over 19 days.
The climate is quite cold in this city december. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Sitka is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sitka in the month of december with a maximum record of 47°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 55% of the month.
On average, in Sitka, the days of december last 06:44. Sunrise is at 08:35 and sets at 15:19.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sitka in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 47°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 19.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 618.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.69km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:44 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sitka in december 2023:
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 31°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 38°F
29°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
25°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
25°F to 27°F
29°F to 31°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
31°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in december
Cities near Sitka:
| Haines in december | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in december | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Cordova in december | very bad weather |
| Valdez in december | very bad weather |
| Tok in december | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in december | very bad weather |
| Kenai in december | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in december | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in december | very bad weather |
| Healy in december | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Sitka
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Weather data for Sitka in december:
Weather data for Sitka for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sitka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sitka can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sitka.