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Anchorage in December

The toughest month — score 13 of 100

Typical December days in Anchorage reach about 25°F with nights near 14°F; about 18 inches of snow falls in a typical month; days are short — about 5h 30m of daylight at mid-month.

What to pack for Anchorage in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 14°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical December.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical December brings about 18 inches of snow.
• An early-start plan — mid-December daylight is only about 5h 30m.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Anchorage

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.