Updated October 2026
Friendship Hill National Historic Site Weather by Month
Friendship Hill National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 84°F and a low of 62°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 39°F and an average low of 21°F. June is the wettest month, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 6.1 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, 0.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Friendship Hill National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
84°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
21°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
4.3 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
6.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Friendship Hill by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 6.1 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 42°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 5.9 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 51°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 1.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 64°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| June | 81°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.8 h |
| July | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| August | 83°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| September | 77°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 53°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 43°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 4.1 in | 9.2 h |
| Year total | 42.2 in | 18.4 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00363451, 0.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Friendship Hill is at that time of year.
Friendship Hill weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 39°F in January, between 43°F in December and 42°F in February, with average lows between 21°F and 25°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9.1 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 16 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 51°F in March to 73°F in May, with average lows between 28°F and 48°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 11.5 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 2 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 84°F in July, between 81°F in June and 83°F in August, with average lows between 57°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 12.2 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 77°F in September to 53°F in November, with average lows between 31°F and 54°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 9.4 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.3 inches for the season. 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 Friendship Hill
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 39.78°N, 79.93°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, the warmest month, sees about 1.1× the visitors of the park's average month. September 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 Friendship Hill National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Friendship Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Friendship Hill National Historic Site, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 62°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Friendship Hill National Historic Site, with an average low of 21°F and an average high of 39°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.6 inches. The station records about 42.2 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.7 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 18 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 6.1 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 USC00363451), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1983–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.