Assateague Island National Seashore in December
In December, Assateague Island National Seashore averages a high of 52°F and a low of 35°F, with 4.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 49,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 32 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 52° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0in
- Snow
- 0.2in
- Daylight
- 9h 32m
- Visitors
- 49,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (moderate) and November (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Assateague, MD, 2.5 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 53° / 34° | Moderate | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| World War I Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Assateague Island National Seashore on nps.gov
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