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United StatesThe weather in December in Ketchikan
It's cold in December in Ketchikan with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 3°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Ketchikan. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Ketchikan, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 14°C in 2017, Ketchikan reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Ketchikan is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 371 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in December for Ketchikan
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ketchikan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Ketchikan | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 5°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 7°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 371 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 29 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 22 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 9 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ketchikan with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 2°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ketchikan is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Ketchikan, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Ketchikan
Temperature in December in Ketchikan over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Ketchikan, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Ketchikan
Total precipitation in December in Ketchikan over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Ketchikan
Snowfall in December in Ketchikan per year
Daily UV index in December in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ketchikan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Ketchikan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ketchikan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.