Typical December weather
Fairbanks
Alaska · December
4° days
-13° nights
about 10 snowy days · 4 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Gloves & beanie
- Snow boots
What December feels like
Solstice week is a real celebration here, and the twilight runs for hours on either side of the brief daylight, so the whole day looks like a long sunrise. Aurora season is at full strength for anyone willing to stand outside in that kind of cold.
Winter is doing its thing: 10.9 in of snow in a typical December, with fresh snow on about 10 days. Nearly every night dips below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 4° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | -13° |
| Days with snow | 10 |
| Rain and melted snow | 0.6 in |
| Snowfall | 10.9 in |
| Humidity | dry air |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 10:52 am / 2:39 pm |