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

What can you expect from the weather in Nome during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Nome typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -10°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Nome in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 11 days.

The city usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nome. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nome, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Nome in December?

Visitors traveling to Nome 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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