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

What weather conditions can you expect in Gustavus this December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Gustavus generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Gustavus in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 305 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 43 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 Gustavus. July typically offers 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 Gustavus climate page with graphs.

 

Gustavus, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 305 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 43 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
* Data from: Juneau, the United States of America (67 KM, 41 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.

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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?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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