What is the weather like in Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in December?

In December, Acadia National Park averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Badlands National Park averages 4°C high / -9°C low with about 18 mm.

Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in December

Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Acadia National Park is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park — December climate, side by side

	Acadia National Park	Badlands National Park
Comfort score	49/100 (F)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-2°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	4° / -9°
Rainfall	137 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	11	2
Humidity	74%	63%
Air quality (AQI)	33	29

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Acadia National Park or Badlands National Park?: Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Acadia National Park is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Acadia National Park vs Badlands National Park in December?: In December, Acadia National Park averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Badlands National Park averages 4°C high / -9°C low with about 18 mm.