Flight 93 National Memorial in May
May at Flight 93 National Memorial averages a daytime high near 72°F and an overnight low around 46°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes May a busy month here.
- Average low
- 46°F
- Average high
- 72°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 14.2 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 38,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2007 to 2025.
That makes May the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the September peak (2×) and the January low (0.2×).
May is our recommended month at Flight 93: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 59°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. 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 May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 14.2 hours of daylight in May 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 May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 62°F / 36°F | 0.8× Quiet | 55 Fair |
| May | 72°F / 46°F | 1.2× Busy | 57 Fair |
| June | 79°F / 55°F | 1.3× Busy | 66 Good |
All twelve months at Flight 93, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
May averages a daytime high near 72°F and an overnight low around 46°F at Flight 93 National Memorial, with about 4.1 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.
May is busy at Flight 93 National Memorial (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. May is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 38,000 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.