Updated October 2026
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Weather by Month
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 67°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 57°F and an average low of 29°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, 11.5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Horseshoe Bend National Military Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
29°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Horseshoe Bend by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 29°F | 10.0 h |
| February | 61°F | 32°F | 10.8 h |
| March | 68°F | 38°F | 11.8 h |
| April | 76°F | 45°F | 12.8 h |
| May | 83°F | 55°F | 13.7 h |
| June | 89°F | 62°F | 14.2 h |
| July | 91°F | 67°F | 14.0 h |
| August | 91°F | 63°F | 13.2 h |
| September | 87°F | 60°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 77°F | 47°F | 11.2 h |
| November | 67°F | 37°F | 10.3 h |
| December | 58°F | 32°F | 9.8 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00011324, 11.5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Horseshoe Bend is at that time of year.
Horseshoe Bend weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 57°F in January, between 58°F in December and 61°F in February, with average lows between 29°F and 32°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 68°F in March to 83°F in May, with average lows between 38°F and 55°F. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.7 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 90°F in all three months, with average lows between 62°F and 67°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 87°F in September to 67°F in November, with average lows between 37°F and 60°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen and insect repellant. Stay hydrated to avoid risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. A bottle refill station is available in the visitor center. In the spring and fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Horseshoe Bend
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 32.98°N, 85.73°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 Horseshoe Bend National Military Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.4× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and December the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Horseshoe Bend National Military Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Horseshoe Bend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 67°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 11.5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, with an average low of 29°F and an average high of 57°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park runs from about 9.8 hours a day in December to about 14.2 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00011324), 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.