Cool
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Anchorage, Alaska, United States in December
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-6°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
1.6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
22
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Anchorage, Alaska, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-6°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December34mm average rain
December sits near Anchorage's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.6 hours average sun
December is one of Anchorage's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December22 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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