Camp Nelson National Monument in January
January at Camp Nelson National Monument averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 27°F, with about 3.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 27°F
- Average high
- 45°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 3.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 690 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Camp Nelson; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.4× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 48/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is April: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 36°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 32% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.7 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 20,763 recreation visits, down 40.2% from 34,716 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 45°F / 29°F | 0.7× Quiet | 35 Poor |
| January | 45°F / 27°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| February | 49°F / 29°F | 0.7× Quiet | 41 Poor |
All twelve months at Camp Nelson, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 45°F and an overnight low around 27°F at Camp Nelson National Monument, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Camp Nelson National Monument (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 48/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Camp Nelson National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2021–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.