Cool
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Nikiski, United States in December
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-6°C
Rain
35mm
Sun
1.8h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 35mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nikiski, 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
December35mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Nikiski's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.8 hours average sun
December is one of Nikiski'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
December2°C average sea
December is below Nikiski's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December21 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 monthsMarch to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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