Kotzebue Weather in December

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

The climate in Kotzebue during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Kotzebue and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -15°C (5°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

Kotzebue weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -14.8°C 5.4°F
Nightly temperature -22°C -7.6°F
Average temperature -18.4°C -1.1°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature -0.8°C 30.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 20.9kph 13 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Kotzebue with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Kotzebue

Kotzebue average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kotzebue average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kotzebue 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 Kotzebue in December 2024.