Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in December
In December, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area averages a high of 31°F and a low of 19°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 10.6 inches of snowfall. About 31,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 8 hours 24 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 31° / 19°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- 10.6in
- Daylight
- 8h 24m
- Visitors
- 31,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (quiet), June (busy) and September (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Davenport, WA, 19.6 miles from the park's center, 2,369 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 38° / 31° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| North Cascades National Park | 40° / 33° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 33° / 22° | Quiet | Cold |
| Glacier National Park | 29° / 20° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Olympic National Park | 41° / 33° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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