Weather in Alaska for December 2024
Expect heavy snowfall in Alaska during December, with an average of 17 snowy days.
According to Alaska snow forecast for December 2024, 6 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 5 December.The forecast for the next days in Alaska predicts temperatures to be around -5 °F, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Alaska at the beginning of December is -3.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -9.4 °F by the end of December.
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Alaska in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  -7° | ||||||
| 2 -8° | 3 -6° | 4  1° | 5  -0° | 6 -1° | 7  -5° | 8 -2° |
| 9  -2° | 10 -2° | 11 -8° | 12  -9° | 13  -8° | 14  -11° | 15 -14° |
| 16 -7° | 17 -3° | 18  -6° | 19 -6° | 20 -7° | 21  -15° | 22 -11° |
| 23 -9° | 24 -7° | 25 -9° | 26 -8° | 27 -8° | 28 -11° | 29 -12° |
| 30 -12° | 31 -6° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Alaska
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Overcast | -7° /-13° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Overcast | -8° /-11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Overcast | -6° /-10° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 1° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Mist | 0° /-2° | 0.7 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Mist | -1° /-4° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Sunny | -5° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Overcast | -2° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-4° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -2° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Overcast | -8° /-10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Cloudy | -9° /-11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Moderate snow | -8° /-10° | 1.8 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Light snow | -11° /-15° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Mist | -14° /-16° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -7° /-10° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Light snow | -3° /-10° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Heavy snow | -6° /-12° | 2.6 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Light snow | -6° /-10° | 1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Heavy snow | -7° /-15° | 3.5 mm | 2.9 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Freezing fog | -15° /-21° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -11° /-18° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -9° /-16° | 4.6 mm | 3.8 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Overcast | -7° /-14° | 8.8 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Partly cloudy | -9° /-16° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -8° /-14° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -8° /-13° | 0.9 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Cloudy | -11° /-15° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Overcast | -12° /-16° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Light freezing rain | -12° /-17° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Overcast | -6° /-14° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
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Alaska in December - FAQ
What to pack to Alaska in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Alaska in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Alaska, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
Alaska snow forecast December 2024
December rainfall patterns in Alaska
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