Updated October 2026
Fort Necessity National Battlefield Weather by Month
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 79°F and a low of 56°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 34°F and an average low of 15°F. June is the wettest month, with about 5.7 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 27 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, 2.4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fort Necessity National Battlefield can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
79°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
15°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
5.7 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
26.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Fort Necessity by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F | 15°F | 4.6 in | 26.9 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 38°F | 17°F | 4.1 in | 18.0 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 48°F | 24°F | 5.0 in | 15.5 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 61°F | 33°F | 4.7 in | 3.7 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| June | 75°F | 52°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.8 h |
| July | 79°F | 56°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| August | 77°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| September | 71°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 61°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 49°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 6.2 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 39°F | 20°F | 4.5 in | 17.6 in | 9.2 h |
| Year total | 55.6 in | 88.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00361350, 2.4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Fort Necessity is at that time of year.
Fort Necessity weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 34°F in January, between 39°F in December and 38°F in February, with average lows between 15°F and 20°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 13.2 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 63 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 48°F in March to 69°F in May, with average lows between 24°F and 43°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 14.9 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 19 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.2 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 79°F in July, between 75°F in June and 77°F in August, with average lows between 52°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 14.9 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 71°F in September to 49°F in November, with average lows between 27°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 12.6 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7.1 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fort Necessity
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 39.81°N, 79.59°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 is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.2× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fort Necessity National Battlefield. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fort Necessity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, with an average high of 79°F and an average low of 56°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, with an average low of 15°F and an average high of 34°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 5.7 inches of precipitation. October is the driest, at about 3.8 inches. The station records about 55.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.4 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 89 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 27 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 USC00361350), 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.