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Denali National Park and Preserve weather in December (Alaska, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Denali National Park and Preserve? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Denali National Park and Preserve generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -11°C. But by evening, they drop to around -18°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Denali National Park and Preserve in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of snowfall is expected.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Denali National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.

 

Denali National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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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 Denali National Park and Preserve 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 in December.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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