Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
9°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Denali National Park
United States · North America
Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
This profile represents one mountain location. Conditions at the park entrance, headquarters and elsewhere can differ substantially. NPS Denali
Daytime high
9°F
Lows around 0°F
Precipitation
15 days/mo
Sun
1.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
48%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
1.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about -2° and nights feel near -3°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 6°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning6°F
Rain28%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday6°F
Rain28%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowLate afternoon6°F
Rain29%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening6°F
Rain28%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 4 | 2.9 | 15 | 3.0 | 66 |
| Feb | 13 | 3 | 2.1 | 13 | 5.2 | 68 |
| Mar | 17 | 5 | 2.5 | 15 | 8.7 | 64 |
| Apr | 25 | 14 | 3.2 | 17 | 11.0 | 68 |
| May | 36 | 26 | 4.6 | 19 | 13.4 | 75 |
| Jun | 47 | 35 | 6.8 | 24 | 13.6 | 81 |
| Jul | 50 | 40 | 9.4 | 24 | 11.1 | 87 |
| Aug | 46 | 37 | 11.6 | 25 | 8.7 | 88 |
| Sep | 36 | 27 | 9.0 | 24 | 7.2 | 85 |
| Oct | 23 | 14 | 4.5 | 20 | 5.7 | 79 |
| Nov | 12 | 4 | 2.6 | 14 | 3.3 | 73 |
| Dec | 9 | -0 | 3.1 | 15 | 1.7 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology