Nome Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Nome and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.

Nome weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature	-9.9°C 14.2°F
Nightly temperature	-18.5°C -1.3°F
Average temperature	-14.2°C 6.4°F
Daily sunshine	3.2 hrs
Avg rainfall	21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days	10 days
Sea temperature	-0.5°C 31.1°F
Humidity	73%
Windspeed	18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Nome with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Nome

December rainfall

December hourly sunshine

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 Nome in December 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in December

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Current (hourly) weather 15 day forecast

Nome weather stats

Nome weather statistics
Hottest month:	July	13.7°C 56.7°F
Driest month:	March	12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month:	February	6.1hrs
Coldest month:	February	-11.8°C 10.8°F
Wettest month:	August	70mm 2.8ins

Map showing location of Nome (64.50111, -165.40639)