Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in December
December at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 37°F and an overnight low around 26°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation and roughly 25" of snow. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes December an average month here.
- Average low
- 26°F
- Average high
- 37°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 80°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Snowfall
- 25 in
- Daylight
- 8.8 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 2,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 24/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: 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 7.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 35% 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 8.8 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 26,787 recreation visits, down 11.1% from 30,141 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 17.5%, 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 | 48°F / 34°F | 0.9× Average | 27 Poor |
| December | 37°F / 26°F | 1.0× Average | 24 Poor |
| January | 32°F / 19°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 37°F and an overnight low around 26°F at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation and roughly 25 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is average at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 24/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. December sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.