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

Will it be warm or cold in Girdwood this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Girdwood typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near -4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -11°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.

Precipitation

Girdwood in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snowfall, averaging around 292 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Snow is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 55 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Girdwood, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 292 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

* Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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

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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 Girdwood 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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