Pullman National Historical Park in December
December at Pullman National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 25°F, with about 2.3" of precipitation and roughly 8" of snow. 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: 20°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3 in
- Snowfall
- 8 in
- Daylight
- 9.0 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 1,300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Pullman; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.5× the average — so December is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: 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 9.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 36% 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, 2024 drew 31,961 recreation visits, up 9.4% from 29,218 in 2023.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 50°F / 35°F | 0.7× Quiet | 44 Poor |
| December | 38°F / 25°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| January | 33°F / 20°F | 0.6× Quiet | 37 Poor |
All twelve months at Pullman, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Pullman in December
The National Park Service tags 5 Pullman activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Pullman Junior Ranger · 30-60 minutes
- Take a Pullman Ranger-Guided Tour · 45-60 minutes · reservation required
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of Pullman · 15-90 minutes
- View the Hotel Florence · 5-20 minutes
- Visit the National Park Service Pullman Visitor Center
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Pullman National Historical Park, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 8 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Pullman National Historical Park (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. December sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Pullman National Historical Park, 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.