River Raisin National Battlefield Park in December
December at River Raisin National Battlefield Park averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 24°F. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 24°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Daylight
- 9.0 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 14,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the November low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 43/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: 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 2.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% 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 133,643 recreation visits, down 44.4% from 240,556 in 2024.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 49°F / 33°F | 0.7× Quiet | 58 Fair |
| December | 38°F / 24°F | 0.7× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| January | 33°F / 18°F | 0.7× Quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at River Raisin, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 24°F at River Raisin National Battlefield Park. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at River Raisin National Battlefield Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is November. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 14,000 recreation visits at River Raisin National Battlefield Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2011–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.