Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in December
In December, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area averages a high of 46°F and a low of 26°F, with 0.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.8 inches of snowfall. About 136,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 36 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 46° / 26°F
- Precipitation
- 0.4in
- Snow
- 1.8in
- Daylight
- 9h 36m
- Visitors
- 136,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bullfrog Basin, UT, 10.1 miles from the park's center, 3,822 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 40° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 37° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Canyonlands National Park | 42° / 18° | Quiet | Cool |
| Arches National Park | 42° / 24° | Quiet | Cool |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 43° / 18° | Busy | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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