Flight 93 National Memorial in December
December at Flight 93 National Memorial averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 3.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Daylight
- 9.2 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 8,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2007 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the September peak (2×) 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 32°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 37% 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 9.2 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 286,079 recreation visits, down 18.2% from 349,566 in 2024.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 51°F / 30°F | 0.7× Quiet | 41 Poor |
| December | 40°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 40 Poor |
| January | 36°F / 19°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at Flight 93, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Flight 93 National Memorial, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Flight 93 National Memorial (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 September and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 8,000 recreation visits at Flight 93 National Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2007–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2007–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.