Gateway National Recreation Area in December
In December, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 45°F and a low of 32°F, with 4.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 4.5 inches of snowfall. About 447,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 17 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 45° / 32°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0in
- Snow
- 4.5in
- Daylight
- 9h 17m
- Visitors
- 447,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (busy) and September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 44° / 34° | Busy | Cool |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 44° / 34° | Moderate | Cool |
| Stonewall National Monument | 44° / 34° | Few or no visits | Cool |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 41° / 25° | Quiet | Cool |
| Independence National Historical Park | 47° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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