Anchorage in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Anchorage in december 2024
The weather in Anchorage in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 383.1cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Snow showers
32% of time
27%
25%
8%
Weather at 12pm
22°F
Snow showers
31% of time
29%
25%
9%
Weather at 6pm
22°F
Snow showers
30% of time
28%
26%
10%
Weather at 3am
22°F
29%
27%
26%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Anchorage in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Anchorage in december.
The climate of Anchorage in december is very bad
the weather in Anchorage in december is wet (with 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of december. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 25°F. The seasonal minimum is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Anchorage is 22°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Anchorage in december with a maximum record of 41°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -9°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 94% of time.
On this month of december, day length in Anchorage is generally 05:30. Sunrise is at 10:10 and sets at 15:40.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Anchorage in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 41°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -9°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 37°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 383.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:30 | ||||
| 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 Anchorage in december 2023:
22°F to 23°F
13°F to 20°F
13°F to 16°F
20°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
20°F to 22°F
14°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
9°F to 14°F
9°F to 18°F
18°F to 25°F
22°F to 25°F
5°F to 14°F
-2°F to 4°F
2°F to 14°F
7°F to 20°F
25°F to 31°F
13°F to 20°F
14°F to 20°F
16°F to 18°F
-2°F to 4°F
-5°F to 11°F
16°F to 22°F
22°F to 31°F
5°F to 13°F
-2°F to 5°F
4°F to 9°F
-11°F to -5°F
-14°F to -9°F
-14°F to -7°F
7°F to 16°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in december
Cities near Anchorage:
| Kenai in december | very bad weather |
| Valdez in december | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in december | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Cordova in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Healy in december | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in december | very bad weather |
| Katmai National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in december | very bad weather |
| Tok in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Anchorage
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Weather data for Anchorage in december:
Weather data for Anchorage for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Anchorage. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Anchorage 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 Anchorage.