Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve weather in December (Alaska, United States of America)
What should you pack for a trip to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
The month of December in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve typically includes very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -2°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -7°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.
Precipitation
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 514 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow.Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
-7°C
Max Temperature
-2°C
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
514 mm
Rainy days
16 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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So, what should you wear in this month?
Visitors traveling to Glacier Bay 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.
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