Updated October 2026
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Weather by Month
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 83°F and a low of 65°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 38°F and an average low of 23°F. May is the wettest month, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 7.3 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, 6.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
83°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
23°F avg low
Wettest month
May
4.8 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
7.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 7.3 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 42°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 5.3 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 52°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 65°F | 44°F | 4.6 in | 0.5 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| June | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.8 h |
| July | 83°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| August | 82°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| September | 77°F | 56°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 66°F | 46°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 53°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.7 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 42°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 3.8 in | 9.2 h |
| Year total | 43.4 in | 20.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00339361, 6.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers is at that time of year.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 38°F in January, between 42°F in December and 42°F in February, with average lows between 23°F and 28°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9.4 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 16 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 52°F in March to 73°F in May, with average lows between 34°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 13.1 inches of precipitation, about 30% 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 14.2 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 82°F in all three months, with average lows between 62°F and 65°F. Together the three months average 12 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 77°F in September to 53°F in November, with average lows between 36°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 8.9 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.8 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 22".
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers
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 39.71°N, 83.89°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 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. September is the busiest month of the year and October the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 65°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 6.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, with an average low of 23°F and an average high of 38°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation. February and September are the driest, at about 2.7 inches each. The station records about 43.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 6.6 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 20 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 7.3 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 USC00339361), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.