Updated October 2026
Bluestone National Scenic River Weather by Month
Bluestone National Scenic River is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 64°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 42°F and an average low of 25°F. May is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 6 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 7.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Bluestone National Scenic River can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
25°F avg low
Wettest month
May
4.6 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
6.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Bluestone by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.0 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 47°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 5.5 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 56°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 2.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 76°F | 51°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 83°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 84°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 79°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 68°F | 45°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 56°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 45°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 41.2 in | 18.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00460939, 7.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Bluestone is at that time of year.
Bluestone weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 42°F in January, between 45°F in December and 47°F in February, with average lows between 25°F and 29°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9.2 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 16 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 56°F in March to 76°F in May, with average lows between 33°F and 51°F. Together the three months average 12 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 3.1 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 84°F in all three months, with average lows between 60°F and 64°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 79°F in September to 56°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 57°F. Together the three months average 8.3 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall amount varies, but averages 5" per month Dec. - March. Spring and Fall: temperatures and rainfall variable. Peak fall foliage is usually mid-October.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Bluestone
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 37.57°N, 80.98°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Bluestone National Scenic River →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.8× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Bluestone National Scenic River. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Bluestone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Bluestone National Scenic River, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 64°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 7.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Bluestone National Scenic River, with an average low of 25°F and an average high of 42°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. November is the driest, at about 2.4 inches. The station records about 41.2 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 7.6 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 19 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 6 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00460939), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.