Stonewall National Monument in December
December at Stonewall National Monument averages a daytime high near 44°F and an overnight low around 34°F, with about 4.4" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 34°F
- Average high
- 44°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 9.1 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 27,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017 to 2025.
That makes December the 3rd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (10.6×) and the September low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
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 3.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 92% 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 2,302,641 recreation visits, up 176.5% from 832,650 in 2023.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 54°F / 42°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 61 Good |
| December | 44°F / 34°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 28°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at Stonewall, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 44°F and an overnight low around 34°F at Stonewall National Monument, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Stonewall National Monument (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is September. December sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 27,000 recreation visits at Stonewall National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2017–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.