Theodore Roosevelt National Park in December
In December, Theodore Roosevelt National Park averages a high of 31°F and a low of 7°F, with 0.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 6.0 inches of snowfall. About 2,100 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 8 hours 32 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 31° / 7°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6in
- Snow
- 6.0in
- Daylight
- 8h 32m
- Visitors
- 2,100
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: October (moderate).
Few or no visitors in December: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Medora, ND, 4.1 miles from the park's center, 2,268 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 37° / 20° | Quiet | Cold |
| Badlands National Park | 37° / 12° | Quiet | Cold |
| Wind Cave National Park | 39° / 15° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 3° | Quiet | Cold |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 25° / 2° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov
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