Johnstown Flood National Memorial in December
December at Johnstown Flood National Memorial averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 25°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.5× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 25°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 79°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Daylight
- 9.1 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 5,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 31°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 38% 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 9.1 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 74,977 recreation visits, down 21.8% from 95,842 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 23.5%, 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 | 47°F / 33°F | 0.9× Average | 36 Poor |
| December | 38°F / 25°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 37 Poor |
| January | 33°F / 19°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at Johnstown Flood, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Johnstown Flood in December
The National Park Service tags 4 Johnstown Flood activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Johnstown Flood National Memorial, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Johnstown Flood National Memorial (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is July 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 Johnstown Flood National Memorial, 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.