Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in December
In December, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park averages a high of 10°F and a low of -7°F, with 1.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 9.3 inches of snowfall. About 35 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 5 hours 30 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 10° / -7°F
- Precipitation
- 1.4in
- Snow
- 9.3in
- Daylight
- 5h 30m
- Visitors
- 35
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (quiet) and June (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 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Silver Lake, AK, 23.5 miles from the park's center, 1,200 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 33° / 23° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Denali National Park | 15° / -6° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 33° / 27° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 34° / 26° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Lake Clark National Park | 27° / 17° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on nps.gov
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