James A Garfield National Historic Site in July
July at James A Garfield National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 62°F, with about 5.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 2.4× the park's average month, which makes July a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 62°F
- Average high
- 82°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 5.2 in
- Daylight
- 14.7 hours
Roughly 20% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: roughly 7,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at James A Garfield; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.2× the average — a 12-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 72°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 45% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.7 hours of daylight in July to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 39,671 recreation visits, up 8.5% from 36,553 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 29.9%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 77°F / 58°F | 1.4× Busy | 71 Good |
| July | 82°F / 62°F | 2.4× Very busy | 46 Fair |
| August | 80°F / 61°F | 1.6× Busy | 62 Good |
All twelve months at James A Garfield, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at James A Garfield in July
The National Park Service tags 5 James A Garfield activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Cell Phone Tours At James A. Garfield National Historic Site · 30-60 minutes
- Complete the Junior Ranger Program!
- Start Your Visit in the Visitor Center · 45-60 minutes
- Today in the Park · reservation required
- Your Pet Can Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger! · 20-30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 62°F at James A Garfield National Historic Site, with about 5.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is very busy at James A Garfield National Historic Site (about 2.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 2.4× the park's average, or 20% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 7,000 recreation visits at James A Garfield National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1997–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1997–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.