Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in December
December in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #587 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 27/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -24°C / -10°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -29°C / -20°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -28°C / -18°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -28°C / -19°F | |
| Sunshine | 0 h/day | |
| Daylight | 0.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 42.3 cm / 16.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
- December in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (27/100).
- What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in December?
- In December, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of -23.6°C and a low of -29.1°C, with about 23.7 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in December?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in December?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 42.3 cm of snowfall in December.