Badlands National Park in December
In December, Badlands National Park averages a high of 37°F and a low of 12°F, with 0.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 5.6 inches of snowfall. About 13,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 8 hours 55 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 37° / 12°F
- Precipitation
- 0.3in
- Snow
- 5.6in
- Daylight
- 8h 55m
- Visitors
- 13,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wasta, SD, 16.4 miles from the park's center, 2,328 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 |
| Wind Cave National Park | 39° / 15° | 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: Badlands National Park on nps.gov
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