The climate of Shenandoah National Park
The current climate in Shenandoah National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Shenandoah National Park, Virginia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Shenandoah National Park in recent years was 36°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Shenandoah National Park gets 1077 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 67 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park?
The best time to visit Shenandoah National Park for sunny weather is April through August and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Shenandoah National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Shenandoah National Park
The climate table of Shenandoah National Park shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 80 | 63 | 73 | 89 | 104 | 85 | 82 | 147 | 98 | 50 | 114 |
Snow (cm) | 34 | 14 | 10 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 7,1 |
UV Index | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Shenandoah National Park
Yearly Temperature in Shenandoah National Park
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shenandoah National Park
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shenandoah National Park
Average Snowfall per Month in Shenandoah National Park
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shenandoah National Park
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Shenandoah National Park
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Average weather in Shenandoah National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shenandoah National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.