Capitol Reef National Park weather in December
December in Capitol Reef National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Capitol Reef National Park · #344 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Capitol Reef National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 17°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.3 cm / 5.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Capitol Reef National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Capitol Reef National Park?
- December in Capitol Reef National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Capitol Reef National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park in December?
- In December, Capitol Reef National Park averages a daily high of 3°C and a low of -8.6°C, with about 21.4 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Capitol Reef National Park in December?
- Capitol Reef National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Capitol Reef National Park in December?
- Capitol Reef National Park sees roughly 14.3 cm of snowfall in December.