Flight 93 National Memorial in January
January at Flight 93 National Memorial averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 19°F, with about 2.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 19°F
- Average high
- 36°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 4,900 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2007 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Flight 93; by contrast September, the busiest, runs about 2× the average.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 3/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 28°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 37% 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 9.5 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 286,079 recreation visits, down 18.2% from 349,566 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 40°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 40 Poor |
| January | 36°F / 19°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
| February | 40°F / 19°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 45 Fair |
All twelve months at Flight 93, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 19°F at Flight 93 National Memorial, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 13.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Flight 93 National Memorial (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 3/100. Our recommended month is May. January draws about 16% of the visits Flight 93 sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around January.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Flight 93 National Memorial, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2007–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2007–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.