Early winter · Weather & things to do
Homer in December
Homer edges cooler than November, with highs of 33°F (1°C), lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 27/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 7.0 in (179 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~5 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 27/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 33°F (1°C).
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 7.0 in (179 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 5 h 41 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Snow becomes likely from December, so check road and trail conditions.
- Shortest days of the year, about 5 h 41 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 30/100 in November to 27/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 7.0 in of rain or snow
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Homer in December
With 7.0 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Mako's Water Taxi
Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Homer Spit
4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.0 in of rain.
Pratt Museum
Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.0 in of rain.
Bishop's Beach
Driftwood beach with tide pools and views of the volcanoes across Cook Inlet.
Nearby in December
- Seward in December~80 mi · highs 33°F, 11.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Anchorage in December~123 mi · highs 26°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Talkeetna in December~191 mi · highs 21°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Homer in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Homer?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 27/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain or snow. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in December?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Homer in December?
Yes: about 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 7.0 in of rain or snow), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Homer in December?
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