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

Curious about the December weather in North Pole? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, North Pole generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -13°C, while nights can cool down to about -21°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

North Pole in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 38 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 38 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 North Pole in December?

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 in December.

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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