What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Phoenix in December?

In December, Fairbanks averages -16°C high / -24°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix in December

Phoenix is the better pick in December — 81 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Fairbanks is freezing, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix — December climate, side by side

	Fairbanks	Phoenix
Comfort score	24/100 (F)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	-22°C	18°C
Avg high / low	-16° / -24°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	29 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	6	3
Humidity	76%	52%
Air quality (AQI)	33	54

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Fairbanks vs Phoenix in December — FAQ

Is December better in Fairbanks or Phoenix?: Phoenix is the better pick in December — 81 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phoenix is nice, dry, while Fairbanks is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Phoenix in December?: In December, Fairbanks averages -16°C high / -24°C low with about 29 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 19 mm.