George Washington Carver National Monument in January
January at George Washington Carver National Monument averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 46°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 1,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at George Washington Carver; by contrast April, the busiest, runs about 1.5× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 48/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 34°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.7 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,081 recreation visits, up 4.8% from 37,282 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.4%, so January may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 49°F / 26°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| January | 46°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
| February | 51°F / 26°F | 0.6× Quiet | 46 Fair |
All twelve months at George Washington Carver, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Carver in January
The National Park Service tags 13 George Washington Carver activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- A Contemplative Experience · 30-60 minutes
- Capture a Moment · 30-60 minutes
- Explore the Park Museum and Discovery Area · 20-75 minutes
- Explore with Young Carver · 30-90 minutes
- Pack a Picnic · 30-120 minutes
- Start at the Visitor Center · 15-20 minutes
- Take a Guided Tour on the Carver Trail · 1-2 hours
- Tour the Carver Trail · 60-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 23°F at George Washington Carver National Monument, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at George Washington Carver National Monument (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 48/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at George Washington Carver National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.