Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in December
December at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 33°F, with about 4.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 33°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 4.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 310 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 47/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is August: 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 7.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 31% 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 8,579 recreation visits, down 6.2% from 9,150 in 2023.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 59°F / 38°F | 1.1× Average | 35 Poor |
| December | 49°F / 33°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 47 Fair |
| January | 45°F / 29°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Mill Springs Battlefield, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 33°F at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 47/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.