Nicodemus National Historic Site in January
January at Nicodemus National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 43°F and an overnight low around 16°F, with about 0.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 16°F
- Average high
- 43°F
Range across the year: 16°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 70 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Nicodemus; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 3.7× the average.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 4/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 30°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 53% 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 9.5 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 6,644 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 7,535 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 96.9%, so a January visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 45°F / 20°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 46 Fair |
| January | 43°F / 16°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 4 Poor |
| February | 47°F / 18°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 48 Fair |
All twelve months at Nicodemus, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Nicodemus in January
The National Park Service tags 3 Nicodemus activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Park Ranger Programs · 25-55 minutes · reservation required
- Photography and Art
- Picnicking at Nicodemus
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 43°F and an overnight low around 16°F at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Nicodemus National Historic Site (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 4/100. Our recommended month is October. January draws about 17% of the visits Nicodemus sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around January.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Nicodemus National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.