Updated October 2026
Chickasaw National Recreation Area Weather by Month
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 94°F and a low of 70°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 52°F and an average low of 28°F. May is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 1 inch.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 3.3 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Chickasaw National Recreation Area can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
94°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
28°F avg low
Wettest month
May
5.6 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
1.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Chickasaw by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F | 28°F | 2.0 in | 1.0 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 56°F | 32°F | 1.9 in | 0.3 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 65°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 73°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 88°F | 68°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 93°F | 71°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 94°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 86°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 63°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 54°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 41.8 in | 1.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00341745, 3.3 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Chickasaw is at that time of year.
Chickasaw weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 52°F in January, between 54°F in December and 56°F in February, with average lows between 28°F and 32°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 6.6 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 1.6 inches for the season, most of it in January. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 65°F in March to 79°F in May, with average lows between 41°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 12.9 inches of precipitation, about 31% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.1 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 88°F in June to 94°F in August, with average lows between 68°F and 71°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 11.1 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 63°F in November, with average lows between 39°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 11.2 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Chickasaw
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 34.46°N, 97.01°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 Chickasaw National Recreation Area →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 1.7× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and December the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Chickasaw National Recreation Area. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Chickasaw.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 70°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.3 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, with an average low of 28°F and an average high of 52°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 5.6 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 1.9 inches. The station records about 41.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.3 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 1.7 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 1 inch. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 4 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00341745), 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.