Updated October 2026
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Weather by Month
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site 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 48°F and an average low of 27°F. July is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 2.9 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, 4.3 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
27°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
5.8 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
2.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Carl Sandburg Home by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 27°F | 5.3 in | 2.9 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 52°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 59°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 1.0 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 82°F | 60°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 85°F | 64°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 83°F | 63°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 78°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 59°F | 34°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 51°F | 29°F | 5.3 in | 2.1 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 59.3 in | 6.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00313976, 4.3 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Carl Sandburg Home is at that time of year.
Carl Sandburg Home weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 48°F in January, between 51°F in December and 52°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 14.9 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 5.6 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 59°F in March to 75°F in May, with average lows between 35°F and 52°F. Together the three months average 14.2 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1 inch for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 85°F in July, between 82°F in June and 83°F in August, with average lows between 60°F and 64°F. Together the three months average 16.5 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 78°F in September to 59°F in November, with average lows between 34°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 13.7 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.1 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Average Monthly Highs and Lows January - 45 / 25 February - 50 / 30 March - 55 / 35 April - 60 / 40 May- 70 / 60 June - 80 / 65 July - 85 / 65 August - 80 / 65 September - 75 / 55 October - 70 / 45 November - 60 / 35 December - 50 / 30
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Carl Sandburg Home
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 35.27°N, 82.45°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Carl Sandburg Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, 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, 4.3 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, with an average low of 27°F and an average high of 48°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 4.1 inches. The station records about 59.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.3 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 6.7 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 2.9 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 5 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00313976), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.