Shenandoah National Park weather in December
December in Shenandoah National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Shenandoah National Park · #313 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shenandoah National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.9 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shenandoah National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Shenandoah National Park?
- December in Shenandoah National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Shenandoah National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Shenandoah National Park in December?
- In December, Shenandoah National Park averages a daily high of 6.6°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 88.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shenandoah National Park in December?
- Shenandoah National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Shenandoah National Park in December?
- Shenandoah National Park sees roughly 4.9 cm of snowfall in December.