Tuzigoot National Monument in December
December at Tuzigoot National Monument averages a daytime high near 60°F and an overnight low around 29°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 29°F
- Average high
- 60°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 101°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 6,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.6×) and the August low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 57/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is November: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
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 0.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 19% 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, 2024 drew 108,283 recreation visits, up 5.2% from 102,936 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 14.3%, so a December visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 71°F / 36°F | 1.0× Average | 55 Fair |
| December | 60°F / 29°F | 0.8× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| January | 61°F / 30°F | 0.7× Quiet | 60 Good |
All twelve months at Tuzigoot, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 60°F and an overnight low around 29°F at Tuzigoot National Monument, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Tuzigoot National Monument (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is March 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 6,000 recreation visits at Tuzigoot National Monument, 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.