North Cascades National Park weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)

Is North Cascades National Park a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, North Cascades National Park typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 1°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

North Cascades National Park in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 367 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit North Cascades National Park. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Cascades National Park climate page with graphs.

 

North Cascades National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 367 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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