Updated October 2026
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Weather by Month
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 89°F and a low of 68°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 46°F and an average low of 25°F. July is the wettest month, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 5.2 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 mile from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
89°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
25°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
4.8 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
5.2 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 3.7 in | 9.6 h |
| February | 49°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 5.2 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 57°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 69°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| June | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.7 h |
| July | 89°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 87°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 80°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 59°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 50°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.3 in | 9.3 h |
| Year total | 43.4 in | 11.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00443204, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania is at that time of year.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 46°F in January, between 50°F in December and 49°F in February, with average lows between 25°F and 28°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 8.4 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 11 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 57°F in March to 76°F in May, with average lows between 34°F and 53°F. Together the three months average 11.6 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.1 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 89°F in July, between 84°F in June and 87°F in August, with average lows between 63°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 59°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 59°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime highs during the summer can reach the 90s, and nighttime lows are in the lower 60s. Daytime highs in the winter are typically in the upper 40s, and nighttime lows in the middle 20s. Precipitation is well distributed throughout the year, with the minimum amount in August and the maximum in February.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania
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 38.29°N, 77.47°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 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 68°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, with an average low of 25°F and an average high of 46°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.5 inches. The station records about 43.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point, averages about 11 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 5.2 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 4 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00443204), 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.