Updated October 2026
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park Weather by Month
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 82°F and a low of 57°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 30°F and an average low of 7°F. October is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1.4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
82°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
7°F avg low
Wettest month
Oct
4.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F | 7°F | 2.9 in | 9.1 h |
| February | 33°F | 9°F | 2.7 in | 10.3 h |
| March | 41°F | 19°F | 3.2 in | 11.6 h |
| April | 55°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 14.5 h |
| June | 77°F | 53°F | 4.1 in | 15.2 h |
| July | 82°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 14.9 h |
| August | 80°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 13.8 h |
| September | 73°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 59°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 46°F | 26°F | 3.6 in | 9.4 h |
| December | 35°F | 16°F | 3.2 in | 8.8 h |
| Year total | 42.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00439984, 1.4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller is at that time of year.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 30°F in January, between 35°F in December and 33°F in February, with average lows between 7°F and 16°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 8.8 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 41°F in March to 68°F in May, with average lows between 19°F and 43°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 10.3 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.6 hours in March to 14.5 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 82°F in July, between 77°F in June and 80°F in August, with average lows between 53°F and 57°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 73°F in September to 46°F in November, with average lows between 26°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 11.8 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.4 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The weather in Vermont is dramatic and varied depending on location, terrain, distance from a body of water like Lake Champlain, and elevation and can change from year to year. In the Woodstock area, summer daily high temperatures range between 60 to 80 degrees, with some days reaching into the 90s. Winter is Vermont's longest season and temps in winter vary more than those in summer. Common to experience freezing temperatures from Nov to March, many sub-zero days, seasonal snowfall averages 80 inches.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller
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 43.63°N, 72.53°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.7× the visitors of the park's average month. October is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 57°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, with an average low of 7°F and an average high of 30°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
October is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.7 inches. The station records about 42.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park runs from about 8.8 hours a day in December to about 15.2 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00439984), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.