Updated October 2026
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Weather by Month
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 63°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 44°F and an average low of 23°F. March, April and December are the wettest months, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation each. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 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, 11.4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
23°F avg low
Snowiest month
Feb
3.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Cumberland Gap by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 23°F | 4.7 in | 2.6 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 48°F | 26°F | 5.1 in | 3.0 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 57°F | 32°F | 5.3 in | 0.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 82°F | 59°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 85°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 79°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 69°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 57°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 47°F | 26°F | 5.3 in | 1.4 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 54.6 in | 7.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00408868, 11.4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Cumberland Gap is at that time of year.
Cumberland Gap weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 44°F in January, between 47°F in December and 48°F in February, with average lows between 23°F and 26°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 15.1 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 57°F in March to 75°F in May, with average lows between 32°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 14.8 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.7 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 85°F in July, between 82°F in June and 84°F in August, with average lows between 59°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 14 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 79°F in September to 57°F in November, with average lows between 31°F and 55°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 10.7 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March. Temperatures usually range in the 30s and 40s. Weather can sometimes be unpredictable, especially at higher elevations.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Cumberland Gap
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 36.63°N, 83.61°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. October 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 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Cumberland Gap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 63°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 11.4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, with an average low of 23°F and an average high of 44°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
March, April and December are the wettest months, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation each. October is the driest, at about 3.1 inches. The station records about 54.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 11.4 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 7.9 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 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 USC00408868), 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.