Updated October 2026
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site Weather by Month
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 69°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 48°F and an average low of 29°F. August is the wettest month, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 3.7 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, 6.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Maggie L Walker National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
29°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
4.9 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
3.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Maggie L Walker by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 86°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 45.5 in | 8.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00013740, 6.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Maggie L Walker is at that time of year.
Maggie L Walker weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 48°F in January, between 52°F in December and 52°F in February, with average lows between 29°F and 32°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9.3 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7.7 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 60°F in March to 78°F in May, with average lows between 37°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 11.2 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1.1 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 90°F in July, between 86°F in June and 88°F in August, with average lows between 65°F and 69°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 13.9 inches of precipitation, about 31% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 81°F in September to 60°F in November, with average lows between 39°F and 61°F. Together the three months average 11.1 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Maggie L Walker
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 37.55°N, 77.44°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 Maggie L Walker National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.6× 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 Maggie L Walker National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Maggie L Walker.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 69°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 6.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, with an average low of 29°F and an average high of 48°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.6 inches. The station records about 45.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 6.7 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 8.8 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 3.7 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 4 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00013740), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.