Thomas Stone National Historic Site in December
December at Thomas Stone National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 460 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1992 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the September peak (1.7×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 33/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 40°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 14.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 9.3 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 4,538 recreation visits, down 21.2% from 5,757 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 50.2%, 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 | 58°F / 39°F | 1.0× Average | 43 Poor |
| December | 49°F / 32°F | 0.8× Quiet | 33 Poor |
| January | 45°F / 28°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Thomas Stone, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Thomas Stone facilities as closed during December 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Thomas Stone Visitor Center (visitor center): closed from December 8, 2026 to April 25, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 14.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Thomas Stone National Historic Site (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 33/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Thomas Stone National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1992–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1992–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.