Katmai National Park weather in December

December in Katmai National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Katmai National Park · #567 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Katmai National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high-3°C / 26°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-9°C / 16°F
Feels like (high)-7°C / 19°F
Rainfall196 mm / 7.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point-9°C / 15°F
Sunshine1.6 h/day
Daylight6.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall186.8 cm / 73.5 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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Katmai National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Katmai National Park?
December in Katmai National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Katmai National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
What is the weather like in Katmai National Park in December?
In December, Katmai National Park averages a daily high of -3.4°C and a low of -9.1°C, with about 196.2 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Katmai National Park in December?
Katmai National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
Does it snow in Katmai National Park in December?
Katmai National Park sees roughly 186.8 cm of snowfall in December.

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