Updated October 2026
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Weather by Month
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 39°F and an average low of 22°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
87°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
22°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.9 h of daylight
Average weather at Paterson Great Falls by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 22°F | 9.4 h |
| February | 41°F | 23°F | 10.4 h |
| March | 51°F | 31°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 63°F | 40°F | 13.1 h |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 14.3 h |
| June | 82°F | 60°F | 14.9 h |
| July | 87°F | 65°F | 14.7 h |
| August | 84°F | 64°F | 13.6 h |
| September | 76°F | 56°F | 12.3 h |
| October | 65°F | 44°F | 10.9 h |
| November | 54°F | 35°F | 9.7 h |
| December | 44°F | 27°F | 9.1 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00284887, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Paterson Great Falls is at that time of year.
Paterson Great Falls weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 39°F in January, between 44°F in December and 41°F in February, with average lows between 22°F and 27°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.1 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 51°F in March to 73°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 51°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.3 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 87°F in July, between 82°F in June and 84°F in August, with average lows between 60°F and 65°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.9 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 76°F in September to 54°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 56°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.7 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.91475800178142&lon=-74.1678490947591#.VusP4uIrK71
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Paterson Great Falls
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 40.92°N, 74.18°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 Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.1× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Paterson Great Falls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 65°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, with an average low of 22°F and an average high of 39°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park runs from about 9.1 hours a day in December to about 14.9 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00284887), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2016–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.