Updated October 2026
Camp Nelson National Monument Weather by Month
Camp Nelson National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 86°F and a low of 67°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 45°F and an average low of 27°F. May is the wettest month, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Camp Nelson National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
86°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
27°F avg low
Wettest month
May
4.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Camp Nelson by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 59°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 70°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 86°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 86°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 71°F | 48°F | 3.3 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 56°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 45°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 46.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00152214, 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 Camp Nelson is at that time of year.
Camp Nelson weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 45°F in December to 49°F in February, with average lows near 28°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 10.2 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 59°F in March to 77°F in May, with average lows between 36°F and 55°F. Together the three months average 13.4 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 85°F in all three months, with average lows between 63°F and 67°F. Together the three months average 12.6 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 56°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 9.9 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Kentucky has a moderate climate, where summers are humid with highs typically in the upper 80s, and winter highs are in the low 40s. Of course, be aware of the possibility of storms or more extreme temperatures on occasion. The wettest months are March - July when about 4 inches of rain per month are expected, with other months of the year are usually drier.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Camp Nelson
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 37.80°N, 84.60°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 Camp Nelson National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.4× 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 Camp Nelson National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Camp Nelson.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Camp Nelson National Monument, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 67°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Camp Nelson National Monument, with an average low of 27°F and an average high of 45°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 3.1 inches. The station records about 46.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Camp Nelson National Monument runs from about 9.4 hours a day in December to about 14.6 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00152214), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.