Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in December.

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Wall Kadoka Interior

Thinking about venturing to Badlands National Park, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Badlands National Park in December

Badlands National Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Badlands National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Wall. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across Badlands National Park, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Wall.

Explore Badlands National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Badlands National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Wall)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Badlands National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Badlands National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Badlands National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Badlands National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Badlands National Park (December)

Wall

In December Wall generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wall →

Kadoka

In December Kadoka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kadoka →

Interior

In December Interior generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Interior →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Badlands National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wall 2°C (36°F) -11°C (12°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Kadoka 1°C (34°F) -11°C (12°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Interior 2°C (36°F) -10°C (14°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Badlands National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in December?

In December, Badlands National Park, the United States of America generally has less favorable weather conditions. Wall sees daytime temperatures near 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to roughly -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in December?

Average temperatures in Badlands National Park, the United States of America during December range from a nighttime low near -11°C (12°F) to a daytime high around 2°C (36°F) in Wall.

Does Badlands National Park, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Badlands National Park, the United States of America. Wall averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Wall, December may not be the ideal time to visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly excellent weather in Wall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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