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

Wondering what the weather is like in Denali National Park and Preserve during December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Denali National Park and Preserve typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -11°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -18°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Denali National Park and Preserve in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with snow during this month.

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 and which places have the best travel 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.

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

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