Katmai National Park in December
In December, Katmai National Park averages a high of 27°F and a low of 12°F, with 2.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 11 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 6 hours 21 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 27° / 12°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 6h 21m
- Visitors
- 11
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (moderate), July (very busy) and August (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 Katmai National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at King Salmon 42 SE, AK, 36.9 miles from the park's center, 661 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 |
| Denali National Park | 15° / -6° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | 10° / -7° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 33° / 27° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Katmai National Park on nps.gov
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