Thomas Edison National Historical Park in January
January at Thomas Edison National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 21°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes January a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 21°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 21°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 9.4 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 2,300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Thomas Edison; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 1.6× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 43/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 30°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 37% 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, 2021 drew 14,807 recreation visits, down 64.9% from 42,224 in 2019.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 15.6%, 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 | 43°F / 27°F | 0.9× Average | 34 Poor |
| January | 38°F / 21°F | 0.6× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 41°F / 23°F | 0.6× Quiet | 44 Poor |
All twelve months at Thomas Edison, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in January 2027
The National Park Service lists these Thomas Edison facilities as closed during January 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Laboratory Complex Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (January 1, 2027 to March 9, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 21°F at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is quiet at Thomas Edison National Historical Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 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.