Weather in Anchorage, Alaska, United States in December
In an average December, Anchorage sees a daily high around 22°F and a low around 14°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°F to 34°F |
| Average low | 14°F |
| Typical low range | -1°F to 28°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
39°F
2002-12-03
Lowest
-9°F
1999-12-31
Low
Highest
36°F
2002-12-05
Lowest
-18°F
1990-12-01
Feels-like
Highest
32°F
2013-12-07
Lowest
-40°F
1990-12-01
Humidity
Highest
5.6 g/m³
2002-12-05
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
1995-12-05
Wind
Highest
40 mph
2015-12-30
Lowest
1 mph
2009-12-10
Precip
Wettest
4.64 in
1991
Driest
0.97 in
1983
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