Colonial National Historical Park in December
In December, Colonial National Historical Park averages a high of 53°F and a low of 34°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 114,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 9 hours 37 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 53° / 34°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 37m
- Visitors
- 114,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (very busy), April (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Newport News Intl AP, VA, 8 miles from the park's center, 42 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 52° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Colonial National Historical Park on nps.gov
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