Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in August
August at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 67°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes August an average month here.
- Average low
- 67°F
- Average high
- 86°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- 13.4 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 720 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023 to 2025.
That makes August the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.3×).
August is our recommended month at Mill Springs Battlefield: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 77°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.4 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 31% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.4 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 8,579 recreation visits, down 6.2% from 9,150 in 2023.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 87°F / 69°F | 1.5× Busy | 38 Poor |
| August | 86°F / 67°F | 1.0× Average | 57 Fair |
| September | 81°F / 60°F | 1.2× Busy | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Mill Springs Battlefield, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 67°F at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is average at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. August is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2023–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2023–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.