Cowpens National Battlefield in December
December at Cowpens National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 30°F, with about 4.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 30°F
- Average high
- 54°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 89°F
- Precipitation
- 4.5 in
- Daylight
- 9.6 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 12,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Cowpens; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 1.2× the average — so December is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 52/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 42°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 9.6 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 175,020 recreation visits, up 12% from 156,287 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 8.5%, so December may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 62°F / 35°F | 0.9× Average | 48 Fair |
| December | 54°F / 30°F | 0.7× Quiet | 52 Fair |
| January | 51°F / 27°F | 0.9× Average | 31 Poor |
All twelve months at Cowpens, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Cowpens in December
The National Park Service tags 6 Cowpens activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger · 1-5 days
- Cowpens Bicycling
- Cowpens Junior Ranger Program · 45-120 minutes
- Cowpens Nature Trail · 25-90 minutes
- Green River Road on the OVNHT · 45-60 minutes
- Horseback Riding at Cowpens National Battlefield
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 30°F at Cowpens National Battlefield, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Cowpens National Battlefield (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 52/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is December. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 12,000 recreation visits at Cowpens National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.