The weather in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

It's cold in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve with an average temperature of -2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -6°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -14°C and -6°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. 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 Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, 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 9°C in 2014, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -21°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -29°C to a highest value of 6°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 88 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Lake Clark National Park and Preserve New York
Average temperature -2°C 9°C
Max. temperature 2°C 12°C
Min. temperature -14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 122 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 14 days 17 days
Total snowfall 88 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 23 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve with really cold temps, averaging around -1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -8°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -2°C, with nights around -9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is around -2°C, while nighttime temps are about -11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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 Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Temperature in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, 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 Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Total precipitation in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

Snowfall in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve per year

Daily UV index in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, 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 Lake Clark National Park and Preserve by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.