Updated October 2026
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument Weather by Month
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 92°F and a low of 73°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 57°F and an average low of 38°F. April is the wettest month, with about 5.3 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, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
92°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
38°F avg low
Wettest month
Apr
5.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 38°F | 5.1 in | 10.1 h |
| February | 62°F | 41°F | 4.4 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 70°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 77°F | 55°F | 5.3 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 13.7 h |
| June | 90°F | 71°F | 3.9 in | 14.1 h |
| July | 92°F | 73°F | 4.7 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 92°F | 73°F | 3.4 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 88°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 79°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 67°F | 45°F | 4.2 in | 10.3 h |
| December | 60°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 9.9 h |
| Year total | 51.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00013927, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home is at that time of year.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 57°F in January, between 60°F in December and 62°F in February, with average lows between 38°F and 41°F. Together the three months average 14.2 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 70°F in March to 84°F in May, with average lows between 48°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 14 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.7 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 91°F in all three months, with average lows near 72°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 12 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 88°F in September to 67°F in November, with average lows between 45°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 11.1 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 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Be prepared for heat and humidity. Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Thunderstorms are common. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home
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 32.34°N, 90.21°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
August, the warmest month, is also the quietest, with about 0.6× the visitors of the park's average month. June is the busiest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 73°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, with an average low of 38°F and an average high of 57°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
April is the wettest month, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation. September is the driest, at about 3.3 inches. The station records about 51.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument runs from about 9.9 hours a day in December to about 14.1 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00013927), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2021–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.