Kobuk Valley National Park weather in December

December in Kobuk Valley National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Kobuk Valley National Park · #593 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 26/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kobuk Valley National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high-17°C / 2°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-22°C / -7°F
Feels like (high)-22°C / -8°F
Rainfall44 mm / 1.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point-22°C / -7°F
Sunshine0 h/day
Daylight1.4 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall74.3 cm / 29.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kobuk Valley National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
December in Kobuk Valley National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kobuk Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (26/100).
What is the weather like in Kobuk Valley National Park in December?
In December, Kobuk Valley National Park averages a daily high of -16.8°C and a low of -21.8°C, with about 43.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kobuk Valley National Park in December?
Kobuk Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
Does it snow in Kobuk Valley National Park in December?
Kobuk Valley National Park sees roughly 74.3 cm of snowfall in December.

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