Updated October 2026
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Weather by Month
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 75°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 61°F and an average low of 41°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, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Reconstruction Era National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
41°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Reconstruction Era by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F | 41°F | 10.1 h |
| February | 65°F | 44°F | 10.9 h |
| March | 72°F | 49°F | 11.8 h |
| April | 77°F | 56°F | 12.8 h |
| May | 84°F | 66°F | 13.7 h |
| June | 89°F | 72°F | 14.1 h |
| July | 91°F | 75°F | 13.9 h |
| August | 90°F | 75°F | 13.2 h |
| September | 86°F | 70°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 79°F | 61°F | 11.2 h |
| November | 70°F | 51°F | 10.3 h |
| December | 62°F | 44°F | 9.9 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00380559, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Reconstruction Era is at that time of year.
Reconstruction Era weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 61°F in January, between 62°F in December and 65°F in February, with average lows between 41°F and 44°F. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 72°F in March to 84°F in May, with average lows between 49°F and 66°F. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.7 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 90°F in all three months, with average lows between 72°F and 75°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 70°F in November, with average lows between 51°F and 70°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Winters can be mild, with periods of cold weather. During the Spring and Fall, weather is typically nice, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Summers can be very hot, with high temperatures and high humidity. Located in a coastal region, the park is susceptible to hurricanes during the Summer and Fall.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Reconstruction Era
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 32.39°N, 80.65°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 Reconstruction Era National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.0× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Reconstruction Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 75°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, with an average low of 41°F and an average high of 61°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park runs from about 9.9 hours a day in December to about 14.1 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00380559), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2022–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.