Kings Canyon National Park weather in December
December in Kings Canyon National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Kings Canyon National Park · #460 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kings Canyon National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 102.2 cm / 40.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kings Canyon National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?
- December in Kings Canyon National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kings Canyon National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park in December?
- In December, Kings Canyon National Park averages a daily high of 0.2°C and a low of -7.4°C, with about 122.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kings Canyon National Park in December?
- Kings Canyon National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in December.
- Does it snow in Kings Canyon National Park in December?
- Kings Canyon National Park sees roughly 102.2 cm of snowfall in December.