Updated October 2026
Minute Man National Historical Park Weather by Month
Minute Man National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 62°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 37°F and an average low of 18°F. October is the wettest month, with about 4.2 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 mile from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Minute Man National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
18°F avg low
Wettest month
Oct
4.2 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Minute Man by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F | 18°F | 2.9 in | 9.2 h |
| February | 39°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 10.3 h |
| March | 48°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 60°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 79°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 15.1 h |
| July | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 76°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 52°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 9.5 h |
| December | 42°F | 24°F | 3.8 in | 8.9 h |
| Year total | 42.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00014702, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Minute Man is at that time of year.
Minute Man weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 37°F in January, between 42°F in December and 39°F in February, with average lows between 18°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9.4 inches of precipitation, about 22% 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 48°F in March to 70°F in May, with average lows between 27°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 11.1 inches of precipitation, about 26% 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 85°F in July, between 79°F in June and 84°F in August, with average lows between 56°F and 62°F. Together the three months average 10.7 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 76°F in September to 52°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 11.4 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.5 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are quite humid and range in temperature from 60 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware of ticks as they can be active year round.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Minute Man
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 42.46°N, 71.31°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 Minute Man National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. October is the busiest month of the year and February the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Minute Man National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Minute Man.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Minute Man National Historical Park, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 62°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Minute Man National Historical Park, with an average low of 18°F and an average high of 37°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
October is the wettest month, with about 4.2 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 Minute Man National Historical Park 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 USW00014702), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.