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

Curious about the December weather in Kodiak? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kodiak generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°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.

Kodiak in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest snow/rainfall, with frequent intense snow/rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 97 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kodiak. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kodiak, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 172 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 97 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Kodiak in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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