George Washington Birthplace National Monument in December
December at George Washington Birthplace National Monument averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 50°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 9.4 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 2,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.3×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 48/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 41°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 45% 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.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 72,072 recreation visits, up 22.2% from 58,983 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 32.3%, 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 | 60°F / 39°F | 0.7× Quiet | 54 Fair |
| December | 50°F / 32°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| January | 47°F / 29°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at George Washington Birthplace, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Birthplace in December
The National Park Service tags 7 George Washington Birthplace activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program · 45-60 minutes
- Birding at the Birthplace
- Fishing at the Birthplace · 30-120 minutes
- Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail · 30-45 minutes
- Hiking the Nature Trail · 30-50 minutes
- Picnicking at the Birthplace · 10-90 minutes
- Visiting with Pets
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 50°F and an overnight low around 32°F at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 48/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 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.