Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in December
In December, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 34°F and a low of 24°F, with 2.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 21.2 inches of snowfall. About 14,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 8 hours 46 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 34° / 24°F
- Precipitation
- 2.3in
- Snow
- 21.2in
- Daylight
- 8h 46m
- Visitors
- 14,000
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy) and August (very busy).
Few or no visitors in December: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 26° / 9° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 37° / 24° | Quiet | Cold |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 39° / 24° | Moderate | Cold |
| Voyageurs National Park | 21° / 2° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 44° / 29° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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