Kotzebue in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kotzebue in december 2026
The weather in Kotzebue in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 200.7cm
Weather at 6am
7°F
Snow showers
38% of time
22%
17%
16%
Weather at 12pm
7°F
Snow showers
37% of time
24%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
7°F
Snow showers
36% of time
25%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
5°F
31%
23%
19%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kotzebue in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kotzebue in december.
The climate of Kotzebue in december is very bad
the weather in Kotzebue in december is quite dry (with 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is very cold in this city the month of december. Bring warm clothes!. Temperatures are up to 11°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 4°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Kotzebue is 7°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kotzebue in the month of december with a maximum record of 36°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -31°F in 2021.
In december in Kotzebue, the days on average last 01:53. Sunrise is at 12:49 and sets at 14:42.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kotzebue in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 4°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 36°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -31°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 200.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.17km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 12:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 01:53 | ||||
| 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 Kotzebue in december 2025:
9°F to 13°F
-5°F to 2°F
-13°F to -9°F
-9°F to -5°F
-4°F to 2°F
-11°F to -5°F
-13°F to -5°F
-4°F to -2°F
-4°F to 2°F
-2°F to 2°F
2°F to 29°F
13°F to 31°F
-4°F to 4°F
-11°F to -9°F
-9°F to 2°F
-2°F to 13°F
-13°F to -5°F
-2°F to 2°F
-13°F to 2°F
-14°F to -9°F
-7°F to -4°F
-4°F to -2°F
-7°F to 0°F
-2°F to 14°F
-18°F to -4°F
-23°F to -22°F
-23°F to -22°F
-16°F to -5°F
-5°F to 0°F
-7°F to 2°F
-14°F to 2°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in december
Cities near Kotzebue:
| Kobuk Valley National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Nome in december | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Tanana in december | very bad weather |
| Barrow in december | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in december | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Prudhoe Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in december | very bad weather |
| Healy in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Kotzebue
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Kotzebue in december:
Weather data for Kotzebue for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kotzebue. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kotzebue 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 Kotzebue.