George Washington Memorial Parkway in December
In December, George Washington Memorial Parkway averages a high of 49°F and a low of 35°F, with 3.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.7 inches of snowfall. About 379,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 9 hours 28 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 49° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4in
- Snow
- 1.7in
- Daylight
- 9h 28m
- Visitors
- 379,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 9.7 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Lincoln Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: George Washington Memorial Parkway on nps.gov
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