Updated October 2026
William Howard Taft National Historic Site Weather by Month
William Howard Taft National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 41°F and an average low of 24°F. May is the wettest month, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in William Howard Taft National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
87°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
24°F avg low
Wettest month
May
4.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.7 h of daylight
Average weather at William Howard Taft by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 45°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 67°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 14.1 h |
| June | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 14.7 h |
| July | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 14.5 h |
| August | 86°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 68°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 9.3 h |
| Year total | 43.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00093812, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded William Howard Taft is at that time of year.
William Howard Taft weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 41°F in January, between 45°F in December and 45°F in February, with average lows between 24°F and 28°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 9 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 55°F in March to 75°F in May, with average lows between 33°F and 53°F. Together the three months average 13 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 87°F in July, between 83°F in June and 86°F in August, with average lows between 61°F and 65°F. Together the three months average 12.4 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 55°F in November, with average lows between 34°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 9.1 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12"
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for William Howard Taft
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 39.12°N, 84.51°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.9× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit William Howard Taft National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near William Howard Taft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at William Howard Taft National Historic Site, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 65°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at William Howard Taft National Historic Site, with an average low of 24°F and an average high of 41°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.8 inches. The station records about 43.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at William Howard Taft National Historic Site runs from about 9.3 hours a day in December to about 14.7 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00093812), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.