Updated October 2026
Fort Scott National Historic Site Weather by Month
Fort Scott National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 70°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 42°F and an average low of 22°F. May is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 3.9 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, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fort Scott National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
22°F avg low
Wettest month
May
6.2 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
3.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Fort Scott by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F | 22°F | 1.4 in | 3.9 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 48°F | 26°F | 1.8 in | 1.0 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 58°F | 35°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 45°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 86°F | 65°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 91°F | 70°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 90°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 57°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 46°F | 27°F | 2.1 in | 2.3 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 44.5 in | 8.4 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00142835, 1.8 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 Scott is at that time of year.
Fort Scott weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 42°F in January, between 46°F in December and 48°F in February, with average lows between 22°F and 27°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 5.3 inches of precipitation, about 12% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7.2 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 58°F in March to 77°F in May, with average lows between 35°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 14 inches of precipitation, about 31% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.8 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 91°F in July, between 86°F in June and 90°F in August, with average lows between 65°F and 70°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 14.3 inches of precipitation, about 32% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 82°F in September to 57°F in November, with average lows between 36°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 10.9 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.4 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Spring and autumn are pleasant with mild temperatures. Summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are mild with periods of cold weather, snowfall, and ice storms. Thunderstorms, some severe, are common throughout the spring and summer. During periods of severe weather, visitors should seek shelter, as the area is prone to lightning strikes. Visitors are advised to check the weather prior to traveling.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fort Scott
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 37.84°N, 94.70°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 Fort Scott National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. May is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fort Scott National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fort Scott.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fort Scott National Historic Site, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 70°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fort Scott National Historic Site, with an average low of 22°F and an average high of 42°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 6.2 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 1.4 inches. The station records about 44.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 8.4 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 3.9 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 6 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00142835), 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.