Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in January
January at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 3.4" of precipitation and roughly 7" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.5× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4 in
- Snowfall
- 7 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 4% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 490 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015 to 2025.
That makes January the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the September peak (1.6×) and the October low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 30°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 26% 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 9.5 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2022 drew 3,518 recreation visits, down 56.6% from 8,110 in 2021.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 42°F / 28°F | 0.6× Quiet | 33 Poor |
| January | 38°F / 23°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 37 Poor |
| February | 42°F / 25°F | 1.5× Busy | 6 Poor |
All twelve months at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers in January
The National Park Service tags 3 Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation and roughly 7 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (about 0.5× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is October. January sits at about 0.5× the park's average, or 4% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.