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Juneau in December

The toughest month — score 2 of 100

Typical December days in Juneau reach about 35°F with nights near 26°F; about 18 inches of snow falls in a typical month; days are short — about 6h 25m of daylight at mid-month.

What to pack for Juneau in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 26°F.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 21 days in a typical December, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• 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 6h 25m.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Juneau

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.