Fairbanks vs San Diego in December

San Diego is the better pick in December — 71 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Fairbanks is freezing, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs San DiegoDecember climate, side by side

FairbanksSan Diego
Comfort score24/100 (F)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high-22°C18°C
Avg high / low-16° / -24°19° / 10°
Rainfall29 mm46 mm
Rainy days64
Humidity76%76%
Air quality (AQI)3366

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

Fairbanks vs San Diego in December — FAQ

Is December better in Fairbanks or San Diego?
San Diego is the better pick in December — 71 vs 24 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Fairbanks is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs San Diego in December?
In December, Fairbanks averages -16°C high / -24°C low with about 29 mm of rain; San Diego averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 46 mm.