North Pole weather in December (Alaska, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of North Pole in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in North Pole includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -21°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

North Pole in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 38 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 North Pole. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

North Pole, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -13°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fairbanks, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 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?

Visitors traveling to North Pole 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

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