Denali National Park in December
In December, Denali National Park averages a high of 15°F and a low of -6°F, with 1.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 2,600 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 4 hours 37 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 15° / -6°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 4h 37m
- Visitors
- 2,600
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy), July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Few or no visitors in December: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Denali National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Denali 27 N, AK, 12.1 miles from the park's center, 2,225 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Clark National Park | 27° / 17° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 33° / 23° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 10° / -7° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Katmai National Park | 27° / 12° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 33° / 27° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Denali National Park on nps.gov
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