Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in January
January at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 42°F, with about 5.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes January a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 42°F
- Average high
- 54°F
Range across the year: 41°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 5.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 650 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Eugene O'Neill; by contrast May, the busiest, runs about 1.3× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 58/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 29% 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 9.7 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 14,881 recreation visits, down 15.7% from 17,653 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 208.6%, so a January visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 53°F / 41°F | 0.7× Quiet | 56 Fair |
| January | 54°F / 42°F | 0.7× Quiet | 58 Fair |
| February | 55°F / 42°F | 0.7× Quiet | 59 Fair |
All twelve months at Eugene O'Neill, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 54°F and an overnight low around 42°F at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, with about 5.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is quiet at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 58/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.