Sitka (AK)
December
Weather in Sitka, Alaska for December 2026
Your guide to Sitka weather in December - trends and predictions
The climate of Sitka in December is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Sitka at the beginning of December is 5.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 2.9 °C by the end of December.
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15 km/h
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89 %
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Sitka Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Sitka
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December weather in Sitka day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Moderate or heavy freezing rain | 6° /0° | 99 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Heavy rain at times | 6° /4° | 57.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /5° | 64.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Mist | 6° /5° | 11.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 |  Heavy rain | 6° /3° | 35.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Moderate rain | 6° /3° | 43.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 |  Light rain | 4° /2° | 34.7 mm | 3 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Moderate rain at times | 1° /-4° | 13 mm | 8.1 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Moderate rain at times | -3° /-5° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 |  Overcast | -3° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 |  Light rain shower | -2° /-4° | 25.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 |  Moderate or heavy sleet | 1° /-3° | 18.2 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| Dec. 13 |  Partly cloudy | -1° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Mist | 0° /-2° | 13.9 mm | 9.7 cm | |
| Dec. 15 |  Cloudy | 3° /-1° | 41.5 mm | 15 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Cloudy | 1° /-2° | 24.4 mm | 16.7 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Overcast | 0° /-2° | 7 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Overcast | -2° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | -3° /-6° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | -2° /-4° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Overcast | -2° /-5° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Moderate rain | -4° /-6° | 21.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | -2° /-4° | 16.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 |  Light sleet | 0° /-4° | 23.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Moderate or heavy sleet | 3° /-2° | 30.5 mm | 6.7 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Moderate or heavy sleet | -1° /-3° | 43.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Moderate rain at times | 4° /-2° | 45.2 mm | 2.6 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Overcast | 5° /3° | 86.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Partly cloudy | 4° /3° | 71.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Partly cloudy | 3° /2° | 5.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Cloudy | 2° /1° | 12.2 mm | 5.8 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Sitka in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Sitka forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Sitka in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Sitka during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Sitka during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 856.2 mm is expected in Sitka during December, occurring over more than 16 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Sitka in December 2026?
Sitka experiences an average snowfall of 80.1 cm during December, occurring over 11 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Sitka during December?
The average wind speed in Sitka during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Sitka snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Sitka sees 11 snowy days during December, with approximately 80.1 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Sitka
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Typically, Sitka has 16 rainy days in December with a total of 856.2 mm of rainfall.
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