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Point Barrow weather in December (Alaska, United States of America)

Is December a good time to explore Point Barrow weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Point Barrow typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -18°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -23°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Point Barrow in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. This month experiences about 2 days of snow according to historical data.

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

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Point Barrow, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 m/s  

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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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 Point Barrow 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
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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