Wrangell-St Elias National Park weather in December
December in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Wrangell-St Elias National Park · #600 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wrangell-St Elias National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -12°C / 10°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -17°C / 1°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -16°C / 3°F | |
| Rainfall | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -20°C / -3°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 5.7 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 212.2 cm / 83.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wrangell-St Elias National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Wrangell-St Elias National Park?
- December in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Wrangell-St Elias National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in December?
- In December, Wrangell-St Elias National Park averages a daily high of -12.1°C and a low of -17.4°C, with about 134.6 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in December?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in December.
- Does it snow in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in December?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park sees roughly 212.2 cm of snowfall in December.