Updated October 2026
De Soto National Memorial Weather by Month
De Soto National Memorial is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 92°F and a low of 75°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 73°F and an average low of 52°F. August is the wettest month, with about 9.1 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in De Soto National Memorial can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
92°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
52°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
9.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.7 h of daylight
Average weather at De Soto by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 10.4 h |
| February | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in | 11.1 h |
| March | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 83°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 12.7 h |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in | 13.4 h |
| June | 90°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 13.7 h |
| July | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 13.6 h |
| August | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in | 13.0 h |
| September | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in | 11.3 h |
| November | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 h |
| December | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in | 10.3 h |
| Year total | 49.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00012871, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded De Soto is at that time of year.
De Soto weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 74°F in all three months, with average lows between 52°F and 55°F. Together the three months average 7 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 78°F in March to 88°F in May, with average lows between 58°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 8 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.4 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 91°F in all three months, with average lows near 75°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 23.6 inches of precipitation, about 48% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 90°F in September to 80°F in November, with average lows between 60°F and 74°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 10.6 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers avg. Temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 80-90% Late afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common usually lasting only 10-20 minutes. Winters are mild and dry with lows reaching on average 60 degrees.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for De Soto
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 27.52°N, 82.64°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 De Soto National Memorial →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 0.8× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and September the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit De Soto National Memorial. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near De Soto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at De Soto National Memorial, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 75°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at De Soto National Memorial, with an average low of 52°F and an average high of 73°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 9.1 inches of precipitation. November is the driest, at about 1.8 inches. The station records about 49.2 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at De Soto National Memorial runs from about 10.3 hours a day in December to about 13.7 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00012871), 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.