Weather in Shenandoah

Shenandoah National Park’s weather is dependent on elevation. In the lower elevations at the north end of Skyline Drive, summers are hot and winters are cool. Higher up the road, at Big Meadows and Skyland, the highest points on the road, the temperatures may be 10-15°F cooler than the valleys. Precipitation is fairly constant throughout the year, with frequent snow and ice at the higher points during the winter. Ice storms in particular are common and can close the Skyline Drive for days or weeks.

The statistics below are taken from the city of Front Royal, at the park’s northern end. As stated above, the popular areas of Big Meadows and Skyland, along with much of the park, will be significantly cooler.

Current Weather in the Shenandoah Region

Averages and Records at Shenandoah

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Record High	Record Low	Avg Precip
January	42	19	78	-10	2.67
February	45	21	76	-6	2.69
March	55	30	88	3	3.26
April	65	39	94	15	2.93
May	75	48	96	26	4.01
June	83	56	98	35	3.80
July	86	61	102	45	3.80
August	85	59	99	41	3.16
September	79	52	98	27	3.88
October	68	40	90	14	2.66
November	58	32	84	8	2.85
December	46	22	84	-8	2.65

All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.