Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
42°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Shenandoah National Park
United States · North America
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
42°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
8 days/mo
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
26%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
6.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 30° and nights feel near 19°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
5 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 37°F, easing to about 32°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning31°F
Rain13%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday38°F
Rain13%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon37°F
Rain12%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening32°F
Rain12%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 20 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.8 | 64 |
| Feb | 43 | 25 | 3.3 | 10 | 7.8 | 62 |
| Mar | 54 | 32 | 2.4 | 9 | 8.5 | 59 |
| Apr | 63 | 40 | 2.7 | 9 | 9.6 | 60 |
| May | 68 | 48 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.6 | 69 |
| Jun | 77 | 56 | 2.8 | 11 | 11.8 | 70 |
| Jul | 82 | 62 | 3.5 | 13 | 11.8 | 70 |
| Aug | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | 11 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Sep | 72 | 53 | 4.4 | 10 | 9.2 | 73 |
| Oct | 62 | 41 | 2.0 | 7 | 8.1 | 72 |
| Nov | 51 | 31 | 2.0 | 7 | 7.5 | 66 |
| Dec | 42 | 26 | 3.0 | 8 | 6.6 | 67 |
Similar climates
Similar
Similar travel styleJackson HoleUnited StatesSimilar travel styleNiagara FallsCanadaSimilar travel styleBoiseUnited StatesSimilar travel styleLake TahoeUnited States
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Shenandoah National Park with Jackson Hole.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology