Weather in Alta in december 2026

The weather in Alta in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 291.5cm

Weather at 6am
23°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Snow showers

23%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Weather at 12pm
23°F

Cloudy

27%

Snow showers

22%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Weather at 6pm
23°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Snow showers

22%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Weather at 3am
23°F

Snow showers

40%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Cloudy

15%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Alta in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Alta in december.


The climate of Alta in december is very bad

The weather in december in Alta is wet (with 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days.

The climate is very cold in that locality the month of december. Plan to cover you well!. The high seasonal norm is 27°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Alta is 23°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Alta in the month of december with a maximum record of 41°F in 2016 and a minimum record of -2°F in 2009.

On average, in Alta, the days of december last 00:00. Sunrise is at 00:00 and sets at 00:00.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Alta in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 23°F
Highest temperature 27°F
Lowest temperature 22°F
Highest record temperature 41°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature -2°F
(2009)
Number of days at -32°F 30 day(s)
(97%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 43°F
Lowest sea temperature 40°F
Highest sea temperature 47°F
Wind
Wind speed 21km/h
Wind temperature 11°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 1.7in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(7%)
Record daily rainfall 1.1in
(2009)
Snowfall 291.5cm
Other climate data
Humidity 91%
Visibility 8.03km
Cloud cover 61%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 0
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 00:00
Time of sunset 00:00
Length of day 00:00
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Alta in december 2025:

01-12-2025
Light snow showers
20°F to 31°F
02-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
13°F to 20°F
03-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 22°F
04-12-2025
Light snow
23°F to 25°F
05-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 27°F
06-12-2025
Light freezing rain
20°F to 25°F
07-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 25°F
08-12-2025
Overcast
23°F to 25°F
09-12-2025
Moderate snow
23°F to 25°F
10-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 29°F
11-12-2025
Freezing fog
5°F to 7°F
12-12-2025
Cloudy
9°F to 13°F
13-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
9°F to 22°F
14-12-2025
Blowing snow
18°F to 23°F
15-12-2025
Blowing snow
23°F to 27°F
16-12-2025
Overcast
29°F to 31°F
17-12-2025
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 27°F
18-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
23°F to 27°F
19-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 36°F
20-12-2025
Moderate snow
25°F to 32°F
21-12-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
31°F to 36°F
22-12-2025
Partly Cloudy
14°F to 29°F
23-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 41°F
24-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
31°F to 40°F
25-12-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
36°F to 40°F
26-12-2025
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 41°F
27-12-2025
Blizzard
31°F to 40°F
28-12-2025
Heavy snow
23°F to 27°F
29-12-2025
Blizzard
23°F to 25°F
30-12-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
20°F to 22°F
31-12-2025
Freezing fog
5°F to 16°F

Map: other cities in Lapland in december

Cities near Alta:

Lakselv in decembervery bad weather
Hammerfest in decembervery bad weather
Skjervoy in decembervery bad weather
Storslett in decembervery bad weather
Kautokeino in decembervery bad weather
Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in decembervery bad weather
Lyngseidet in decembervery bad weather
Kilpisjärvi in decembervery bad weather
Honningsvåg in decembervery bad weather
Tromso in decembervery bad weather
Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in decembervery bad weather
Enontekiö in decembervery bad weather
Lapland in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Alta in december:

Weather data for Alta for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Alta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Alta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Alta.


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