Updated October 2026
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Weather by Month
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 64°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 39°F and an average low of 21°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 5.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Hopewell Culture National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
21°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Hopewell Culture by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 21°F | 9.5 h |
| February | 43°F | 24°F | 10.5 h |
| March | 53°F | 31°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 66°F | 41°F | 13.0 h |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 14.2 h |
| June | 83°F | 61°F | 14.8 h |
| July | 85°F | 64°F | 14.5 h |
| August | 85°F | 62°F | 13.5 h |
| September | 79°F | 54°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 67°F | 43°F | 10.9 h |
| November | 55°F | 34°F | 9.8 h |
| December | 44°F | 26°F | 9.2 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00331528, 5.8 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Hopewell Culture is at that time of year.
Hopewell Culture weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 39°F in January, between 44°F in December and 43°F in February, with average lows between 21°F and 26°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 53°F in March to 74°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 52°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.2 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 84°F in all three months, with average lows between 61°F and 64°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 79°F in September to 55°F in November, with average lows between 34°F and 54°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 30 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 75 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 38". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 24".
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Hopewell Culture
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 39.32°N, 83.08°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 Hopewell Culture National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.8× 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 Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Hopewell Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 64°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, with an average low of 21°F and an average high of 39°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park runs from about 9.2 hours a day in December to about 14.8 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00331528), 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.