Steamtown National Historic Site in January
January at Steamtown National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 20°F, with about 2.6" of precipitation and roughly 12" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 20°F
- Average high
- 36°F
Range across the year: 20°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6 in
- Snowfall
- 12 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 1,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Steamtown; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 1.9× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 28°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 40% 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 9.3 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 60,243 recreation visits, up 3.2% from 58,403 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 26.4%, so January may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 40°F / 26°F | 0.8× Quiet | 28 Poor |
| January | 36°F / 20°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 22°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Steamtown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Steamtown in January
The National Park Service tags 7 Steamtown activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Railroad Explorer
- Become a Steamtown Junior Ranger
- Discover the History of Steam · 15-45 minutes
- Explore the Roundhouse · 10-60 minutes
- Find a Souvenir · 5-20 minutes
- Locomotive Shop Tours · 45-60 minutes
- Watch "Steel and Steam" · 18 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 20°F at Steamtown National Historic Site, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation and roughly 12 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Steamtown National Historic Site (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Steamtown National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1989–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.