Morristown National Historical Park in January
January at Morristown National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 22°F, with about 3.5" of precipitation and roughly 6" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes January a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 22°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Snowfall
- 6 in
- Daylight
- 9.4 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 12,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Morristown; by contrast April, the busiest, runs about 1.3× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 43/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 31°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.4 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 183,001 recreation visits, down 12.1% from 208,138 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 44°F / 28°F | 0.6× Quiet | 39 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 22°F | 0.6× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 42°F / 23°F | 0.7× Quiet | 39 Poor |
All twelve months at Morristown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Morristown in January
The National Park Service tags 4 Morristown activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown · 15-30 minutes
- Experience Jockey Hollow
- Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site
- Go on a Guided Tour of the Ford Mansion · 45 minutes · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 22°F at Morristown National Historical Park, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation and roughly 6 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is quiet at Morristown National Historical Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 12,000 recreation visits at Morristown National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.