What is the weather like in Bend vs North Cascades National Park in December?

In December, Bend averages 5°C high / -5°C low with about 54 mm of rain; North Cascades National Park averages -7°C high / -12°C low with about 304 mm.

Bend vs North Cascades National Park in December

Bend is the better pick in December — 46 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bend is cold, a little rain, clean air, while North Cascades National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Bend vs North Cascades National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Bend	🇺🇸 North Cascades National Park
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	26/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-11°C
Avg high / low	5° / -5°	-7° / -12°
Rainfall	54 mm	304 mm
Rainy days	9	20
Humidity	78%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	34	37

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

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Bend vs North Cascades National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Bend or North Cascades National Park?: Bend is the better pick in December — 46 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bend is cold, a little rain, clean air, while North Cascades National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Bend vs North Cascades National Park in December?: In December, Bend averages 5°C high / -5°C low with about 54 mm of rain; North Cascades National Park averages -7°C high / -12°C low with about 304 mm.