Shenandoah National Park weather in January
January in Shenandoah National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Shenandoah National Park · #366 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shenandoah National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16 cm / 6.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shenandoah National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Shenandoah National Park?
- January in Shenandoah National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Shenandoah National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Shenandoah National Park in January?
- In January, Shenandoah National Park averages a daily high of 3.5°C and a low of -4.7°C, with about 76.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shenandoah National Park in January?
- Shenandoah National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
- Does it snow in Shenandoah National Park in January?
- Shenandoah National Park sees roughly 16 cm of snowfall in January.