Anchorage weather in December (Alaska, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Anchorage this December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Anchorage usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Anchorage in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Anchorage. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Anchorage climate page with graphs.

 

Anchorage, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Anchorage should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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