December weather in North Pole, AK
The average temperature in North Pole in December is -6.5°F (-13.8°F–0.8°F). Average precipitation: 0.56 inches. Average snowfall is 10.1 inches.
December is a winter month in North Pole, and is cooler than the annual average of 26.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 3h 11m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
0.8°F
Avg Low
-13.8°F
Precipitation
0.56 in
Snow
10.1 in
December records in North Pole
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 37.0°F (2009) | -38.9°F (2012) | 0.21 in (2022) |
| December 2 | 37.0°F (2020) | -42.0°F (2012) | 0.35 in (2014) |
| December 3 | 46.0°F (2011) | -45.9°F (2012) | 0.32 in (2022) |
| December 4 | 28.0°F (2011) | -47.9°F (2021) | 0.23 in (2025) |
| December 5 | 19.9°F (2022) | -47.0°F (2021) | 0.32 in (1998) |
| December 6 | 26.1°F (2009) | -38.0°F (2012) | 0.11 in (2008) |
| December 7 | 33.1°F (2005) | -38.0°F (2012) | 0.11 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 28.9°F (2005) | -36.0°F (2012) | 0.36 in (2022) |
| December 9 | 30.0°F (2013) | -38.9°F (2025) | 0.19 in (2022) |
| December 10 | 28.9°F (2024) | -41.1°F (2025) | 0.14 in (2012) |
| December 11 | 28.9°F (2011) | -47.9°F (2025) | 0.16 in (2021) |
| December 12 | 28.0°F (2011) | -47.9°F (2025) | 0.54 in (2012) |
| December 13 | 28.9°F (2012) | -51.0°F (2021) | 0.78 in (2024) |
| December 14 | 16.0°F (2011) | -54.9°F (2021) | 0.10 in (2013) |
| December 15 | 26.1°F (2005) | -56.0°F (2021) | 0.17 in (2013) |
| December 16 | 44.1°F (2005) | -54.0°F (2021) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 39.9°F (2005) | -50.1°F (2012) | 0.18 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 37.0°F (2011) | -47.9°F (2025) | 0.10 in (2009) |
| December 19 | 28.9°F (2011) | -50.1°F (2022) | 0.14 in (1996) |
| December 20 | 24.1°F (2021) | -56.0°F (2022) | 0.98 in (2021) |
| December 21 | 28.9°F (2021) | -54.9°F (2022) | 0.10 in (2011) |
| December 22 | 19.9°F (2020) | -56.0°F (2025) | 0.32 in (2013) |
| December 23 | 35.1°F (2020) | -54.9°F (2025) | 0.20 in (2021) |
| December 24 | 23.0°F (2020) | -53.0°F (2025) | 0.27 in (2025) |
| December 25 | 23.0°F (2023) | -45.0°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2021) |
| December 26 | 19.0°F (2021) | -49.0°F (2013) | 1.06 in (2021) |
| December 27 | 36.0°F (2021) | -51.0°F (2025) | 1.50 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 30.0°F (2021) | -63.0°F (2025) | 0.23 in (2021) |
| December 29 | 30.9°F (2021) | -65.9°F (2025) | 0.74 in (2021) |
| December 30 | 34.0°F (2015) | -61.1°F (2025) | 0.31 in (2021) |
| December 31 | 37.9°F (2015) | -56.0°F (2025) | 0.08 in (2014) |