Amache National Historic Site in December
December at Amache National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 15°F, with about 0.5" of precipitation and roughly 3" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 15°F
- Average high
- 46°F
Range across the year: 15°F to 93°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5 in
- Snowfall
- 3 in
- Daylight
- 9.4 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 470 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024 to 2025.
That makes December the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (2.6×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 31°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 29% of annual visitors, choosing December instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.4 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 57°F / 24°F | 0.7× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| December | 46°F / 15°F | 0.7× Quiet | 37 Poor |
| January | 46°F / 15°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Amache, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 15°F at Amache National Historic Site, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation and roughly 3 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Amache National Historic Site (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Amache National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2024–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.