Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in December
December at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 25°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 25°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- 9.0 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 890 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (2.1×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 40/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 33°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 41% 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 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 13,586 recreation visits, down 42.7% from 23,699 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 64.6%, 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 | 51°F / 33°F | 0.6× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| December | 40°F / 25°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 40 Poor |
| January | 35°F / 19°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Eleanor Roosevelt, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Eleanor Roosevelt facilities as closed during December 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Stone Cottage Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
Things to do at Eleanor Roosevelt in December
The National Park Service tags 6 Eleanor Roosevelt activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Close to Home · 20 minutes
- Eleanor's Walk · 1 hour
- Explore the FDR Presidential Library Exhibits · 1-3 hours
- Farm Lane Trail · 1-2 hours
- Top Cottage Trail · 1-2 hours
- View the Park Film: Rendezvous with History · 20 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 40/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.