Kings Canyon National Park in December
In December, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 37°F and a low of 17°F, with 6.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 35.0 inches of snowfall. About 22,000 people visit, the 9th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 39 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 37° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 6.9in
- Snow
- 35.0in
- Daylight
- 9h 39m
- Visitors
- 22,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a December high of 57°F and a low of 29°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 37° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Death Valley National Park | 66° / 41° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Yosemite National Park | 46° / 28° | Quiet | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 62° / 33° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 66° / 46° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in December