Nicodemus National Historic Site in December
December at Nicodemus National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 20°F, with about 0.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 20°F
- Average high
- 45°F
Range across the year: 16°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 0.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.2 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 110 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes December the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.7×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 32°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 53% 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 9.2 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 6,644 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 7,535 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 96.9%, so a December visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 57°F / 27°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 55 Fair |
| December | 45°F / 20°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 46 Fair |
| January | 43°F / 16°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 4 Poor |
All twelve months at Nicodemus, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Nicodemus in December
The National Park Service tags 3 Nicodemus activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Park Ranger Programs · 25-55 minutes · reservation required
- Photography and Art
- Picnicking at Nicodemus
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 20°F at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Nicodemus National Historic Site (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Nicodemus National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.