Updated October 2026
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Weather by Month
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 84°F and a low of 62°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 34°F and an average low of 16°F. September 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, 4.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Martin Van Buren National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
84°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
16°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
4.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Martin Van Buren by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 9.2 h |
| February | 37°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 10.3 h |
| March | 45°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 59°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 15.1 h |
| July | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 62°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 50°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 9.5 h |
| December | 39°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 8.9 h |
| Year total | 42.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00308746, 4.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Martin Van Buren is at that time of year.
Martin Van Buren weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 34°F in January, between 39°F in December and 37°F in February, with average lows between 16°F and 23°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 7.3 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 45°F in March to 71°F in May, with average lows between 27°F and 48°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 10 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.4 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 84°F in July, between 79°F in June and 82°F in August, with average lows between 58°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 12.7 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 75°F in September to 50°F in November, with average lows between 32°F and 52°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 12.1 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.5 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress accordingly. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Martin Van Buren
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 42.37°N, 73.71°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 Van Buren National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.2× 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 Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Martin Van Buren.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 62°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, with an average low of 16°F and an average high of 34°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. January and February are the driest, at about 2.2 inches each. The station records about 42.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site runs from about 8.9 hours a day in December to about 15.1 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00308746), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1982–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.