Sitka Weather in December

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

The climate in Sitka during December can be summarized as cold and very wet.

December is in the winter in Sitka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

Sitka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Nightly temperature -3.3°C 26.1°F
Average temperature -0.8°C 30.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 276 mm 10.9 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 7.1°C 44.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sitka with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Sitka

Sitka average temperature in December

December rainfall

Sitka average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Sitka 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 Sitka in December 2024.