Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site in December
December at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 33°F, with about 4.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 33°F
- Average high
- 45°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 4.7 in
- Daylight
- 9.1 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 980 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1991 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.7×) and the August low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 41/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 39°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 22% 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, 2024 drew 12,135 recreation visits, up 4.5% from 11,615 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 42.3%, 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 | 54°F / 41°F | 0.9× Average | 48 Fair |
| December | 45°F / 33°F | 0.8× Quiet | 41 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 27°F | 0.7× Quiet | 38 Poor |
All twelve months at Saint Paul's Church, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 33°F at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 41/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is August. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1991–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1991–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.