George Washington Carver National Monument in December
December at George Washington Carver National Monument averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 26°F, with about 2.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 26°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 2.5 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 1,200 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 48/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 38°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.5 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,081 recreation visits, up 4.8% from 37,282 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.4%, 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 | 59°F / 35°F | 0.7× Quiet | 46 Fair |
| December | 49°F / 26°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| January | 46°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at George Washington Carver, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Carver in December
The National Park Service tags 13 George Washington Carver activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- A Contemplative Experience · 30-60 minutes
- Capture a Moment · 30-60 minutes
- Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area · 20-75 minutes
- Explore with Young Carver · 30-90 minutes
- Pack a Picnic · 30-120 minutes
- Start at the Visitor Center · 15-20 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour on the Carver Trail · 1-2 hours
- Tour the Carver Trail · 60-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 26°F at George Washington Carver National Monument, with about 2.5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at George Washington Carver National Monument (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 48/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at George Washington Carver 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.