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

Is December a good time to explore Nome weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Nome tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -15°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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 Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 51 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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