Stonewall National Monument in January
January at Stonewall National Monument averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 28°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation and roughly 9" of snow. Visitation runs about 0× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 28°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Snowfall
- 9 in
- Daylight
- 9.4 hours
Roughly 0% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 3,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017 to 2025.
That makes January the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (10.6×) and the September low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 3/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is August: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 34°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 92% 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 9.4 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 2,302,641 recreation visits, up 176.5% from 832,650 in 2023.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 44°F / 34°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 28°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
| February | 42°F / 30°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 5 Poor |
All twelve months at Stonewall, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 28°F at Stonewall National Monument, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation and roughly 9 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Stonewall National Monument (about 0.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 3/100. Our recommended month is August. January draws about 3% of the visits Stonewall 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 June and the quietest is September. January sits at about 0.0× the park's average, or 0% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 4,000 recreation visits at Stonewall National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2017–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2017–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.