Tupelo National Battlefield in December
December at Tupelo National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 35°F, with about 5.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 35°F
- Average high
- 54°F
Range across the year: 32°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 5.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 40 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 1983.
That makes December the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (3.3×) and the February low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 48/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 45°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 49% 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 9.7 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 1983 drew 614 recreation visits, up 14.6% from 536 in 1982.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 63°F / 41°F | 0.8× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| December | 54°F / 35°F | 0.7× Quiet | 48 Fair |
| January | 51°F / 32°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 51 Fair |
All twelve months at Tupelo, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 35°F at Tupelo National Battlefield, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Tupelo National Battlefield (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 48/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Tupelo National Battlefield, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–1983.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–1983), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.