Anchorage Weather in December

What's the weather like in Anchorage (Alaska) in December 2024?

The climate in Anchorage during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Anchorage and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

Anchorage weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6°C 21.2°F
Nightly temperature -13.4°C 7.9°F
Average temperature -9.7°C 14.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Anchorage with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Anchorage

Anchorage average temperature in December

December rainfall

Anchorage average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Anchorage average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anchorage in December 2024.