Wind Cave National Park in December
In December, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 39°F and a low of 15°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 7.5 inches of snowfall. About 13,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 8 hours 57 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 39° / 15°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 7.5in
- Daylight
- 8h 57m
- Visitors
- 13,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 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 |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 31° / 7° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 30° / 5° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 3° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Wind Cave · National parks to visit in December