Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in December
In December, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area averages a high of 54°F and a low of 36°F, with 4.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 173,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 54 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 54° / 36°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 54m
- Visitors
- 173,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy), October (busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Atlanta Peachtree AP, GA, 7.1 miles from the park's center, 1,002 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 55° / 35° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 50° / 29° | Moderate | Cool |
| Congaree National Park | 61° / 37° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 51° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 46° / 26° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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