Weather in Alaska in December

General weather information about Alaska

Average annual temperature is 17.2 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 40.4 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -1.3 °C

Number of sunny days: 297 days

Number of rainy days: 67 days

Number of snow days: 1 day

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* Weather data for Alaska Mexico is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Alaska air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)18.216.518.832.732.035.640.439.737.233.028.522.8
Average daytime temperature (°C)12.111.714.123.325.128.237.534.030.325.818.616.4
Average temperature (°C)7.97.28.916.118.020.430.327.323.220.414.112.1
Average night temperature (°C)4.53.75.110.212.314.224.121.617.616.010.08.3
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-0.3-1.3-0.8-0.45.39.318.115.011.98.73.63.8

Alaska monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)10.011.012.013.014.014.014.013.012.011.010.010.0
Daylight mean duration (h)10.311.012.013.013.814.314.113.312.411.410.510.0
Daylight minimum duration (h)10.010.011.012.013.014.013.012.011.010.010.010.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)7.38.69.111.812.813.312.811.511.010.58.98.2
Precipitation (mm)81307402067680167
Sunny days161818292629282526302527
Rainy days151012151364154
Snow days001000000000

Alaska - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Alaska:

The best time to visit Alaska during the most sunny months:

  • June — 13.3(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Alaska is at

  • January — 81(mm)
  • March — 74(mm)
  • August — 76(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Alaska?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Alaska.
    What is the weather like in Alaska?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Alaska by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Alaska have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Alaska throughout the year.