Updated October 2026
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Weather by Month
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 88°F and a low of 68°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 43°F and an average low of 23°F. May is the wettest month, with about 6.1 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, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Wilson's Creek National Battlefield can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
88°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
23°F avg low
Wettest month
May
6.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Wilson's Creek by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 48°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 58°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 67°F | 44°F | 5.2 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 6.1 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 84°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 88°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 88°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 81°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 57°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 46°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 46.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00093981, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Wilson's Creek is at that time of year.
Wilson's Creek weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 43°F in January, between 46°F in December and 48°F in February, with average lows between 23°F and 27°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 7.4 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 58°F in March to 75°F in May, with average lows between 35°F and 56°F. Together the three months average 15 inches of precipitation, about 32% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 84°F in June to 88°F in August, with average lows between 64°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 12.4 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 81°F in September to 57°F in November, with average lows between 35°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 11.7 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summer months are frequently hot and humid, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winter months (especially January and February) are frequently cold, with occasional ice and light snow. Spring and fall months are generally pleasant, with occasional showers.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Wilson's Creek
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 37.10°N, 93.41°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Wilson's Creek National Battlefield →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.1× the visitors of the park's average month. August is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Wilson's Creek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 68°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, with an average low of 23°F and an average high of 43°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 6.1 inches of precipitation. January and February are the driest, at about 2.4 inches each. The station records about 46.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield runs from about 9.5 hours a day in December to about 14.5 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00093981), 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.