Ketchikan in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ketchikan in december 2024
The weather in Ketchikan in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past 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 532.5cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Moderate rain at times
21% of time
21%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Moderate rain at times
21% of time
21%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
21%
19%
13%
Weather at 3am
34°F
19%
19%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ketchikan in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ketchikan in december.
The climate of Ketchikan in december is very bad
The weather in december in Ketchikan is wet (with 17.1in of precipitation over 16 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 20.4in of rainfall over 18 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Ketchikan is 36°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ketchikan in the month of december with a maximum record of 47°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2017. You need to prepare to have about 14 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 45% of time.
On average, in Ketchikan, the days of december last 07:08. The sun rises at 08:08 and sunset is at 15:16.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ketchikan in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 47°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.6in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 532.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.09km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:08 | ||||
| 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 Ketchikan in december 2023:
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 36°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in december
Cities near Ketchikan:
| Sitka in december | very bad weather |
| Haines in december | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Cordova in december | very bad weather |
| Valdez in december | very bad weather |
| Tok in december | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in december | very bad weather |
| Kenai in december | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in december | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in december | very bad weather |
| Healy in december | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Ketchikan
perfect weather
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Weather data for Ketchikan in december:
Weather data for Ketchikan for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ketchikan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan.