Russell Cave National Monument in July
July at Russell Cave National Monument averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F, with about 5.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes July a busy month here.
- Average low
- 68°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 5.4 in
- Daylight
- 14.1 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: roughly 1,800 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes July the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 78°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 30% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.1 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 9,261 recreation visits, up 6.7% from 8,678 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 31.9%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 85°F / 64°F | 1.2× Busy | 51 Fair |
| July | 88°F / 68°F | 1.2× Busy | 42 Poor |
| August | 87°F / 66°F | 1.2× Busy | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Russell Cave, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Russell Cave in July
The National Park Service tags 6 Russell Cave activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Russell Cave Junior Ranger · 1-2 hours
- Earn Your Russell Cave B.A.R.K Ranger Badge · 5-120 minutes
- Pack a Picnic and Make a Day of it
- Take a Hike on the Russell Cave Nature Trail · 30-60 minutes
- View the Russell Cave Film · 7 minutes
- View the Russell Cave Museum · 5-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F at Russell Cave National Monument, with about 5.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is busy at Russell Cave National Monument (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. July sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Russell Cave National Monument, 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.