Weather in Anchorage in December
In an average December, Anchorage sees a daily high around 24°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°F to 35°F |
| Average low | 17°F |
| Typical low range | 2°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
44°F
2017-12-11
Lowest
-16°F
1980-12-17
Low
Highest
37°F
2024-12-10
Lowest
-21°F
1980-12-17
Feels-like
Highest
34°F
2008-12-07
Lowest
-37°F
1990-12-01
Humidity
Highest
5.2 g/m³
2002-12-01
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1980-12-16
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2010-12-15
Lowest
1 mph
1980-12-03
Gust
Highest
51 mph
2023-12-11
Lowest
7 mph
2005-12-23
Precip
Wettest
5.28 in
1999
Driest
0.65 in
2025
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