Blue Ridge Parkway in December
In December, Blue Ridge Parkway averages a high of 46°F and a low of 26°F, with 4.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 4.7 inches of snowfall. About 907,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 9 hours 41 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 46° / 26°F
- Precipitation
- 4.5in
- Snow
- 4.7in
- Daylight
- 9h 41m
- Visitors
- 907,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy) and October (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Elkin, NC at 910 ft averages a December high of 52°F and a low of 26°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Sparta 3.5 SSW, NC, 4.8 miles from the park's center, 3,011 ft. Second station lower down: Elkin, NC, 910 ft, 17 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 45° / 27° | Quiet | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 50° / 29° | Moderate | Cool |
| Congaree National Park | 61° / 37° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Shenandoah National Park | 47° / 28° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 54° / 36° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway on nps.gov
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