Updated October 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Weather by Month
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 70°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 54°F and an average low of 34°F. July is the wettest month, with about 5 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, 8.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
34°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
5.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Martin Luther King, Jr. by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 34°F | 4.3 in | 10.0 h |
| February | 58°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 66°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 87°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 14.2 h |
| July | 90°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 14.0 h |
| August | 89°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 84°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 64°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 56°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 9.8 h |
| Year total | 48.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00003888, 8.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Martin Luther King, Jr. is at that time of year.
Martin Luther King, Jr. weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 54°F in January, between 56°F in December and 58°F in February, with average lows between 34°F and 37°F. Together the three months average 12.8 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 66°F in March to 81°F in May, with average lows between 43°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 90°F in July, between 87°F in June and 89°F in August, with average lows between 67°F and 70°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 12.8 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 64°F in November, with average lows between 41°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 10.8 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 33.76°N, 84.37°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 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. June is the busiest month of the year and October the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Martin Luther King, Jr..
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 70°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 8.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, with an average low of 34°F and an average high of 54°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 5 inches of precipitation. September is the driest, at about 3.4 inches. The station records about 48.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical 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 USW00003888), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1983–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.