Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site in December
December at Home Of Franklin D 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 0.5× the park's average month, which makes December a 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 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 5,100 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 October peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 36/100 ("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 35% 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 101,927 recreation visits, down 17.7% from 123,848 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 31.9%, 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 | 0.8× Quiet | 39 Poor |
| December | 40°F / 25°F | 0.5× Quiet | 36 Poor |
| January | 35°F / 19°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt in December
The National Park Service tags 6 Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- 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
- Visit the Burial Site · 15-30 minutes
- Visit the Walled Garden at Bellefield · 15-45 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Home Of Franklin D 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 quiet at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 36/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, 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.