National park in Virginia

Current Local Time in Shenandoah National Park

Current local time and time zone in Shenandoah National Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 61°F now🕔 9:37 AM local📅 Best: April, June, July, August, September and October

Current local time in Shenandoah National Park

9:37 AM
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now1:37 PM
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset7:59 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset7:59 PM
Daylight13h 24m
Solar noon1:17 PM
Golden hour (am)6:35 AM - 7:35 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:59 PM - 7:59 PM
Blue hour (am)6:05 AM - 6:35 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:59 PM - 8:29 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 67%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset1:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Shenandoah National Park

TypeNational park
StateVirginia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°17′34.1″N 78°40′46.6″W (38.2928, -78.6796)
Established1935
Known forSkyline Drive and Blue Ridge overlooks
Local time9:37 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Shenandoah National Park is a national park in Virginia. Shenandoah National Park is a US national park known for Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge overlooks.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Shenandoah National Park with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 60°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 36%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Shenandoah National Park is April, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.

The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 80 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, New River Gorge National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Hocking Hills State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 7°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Shenandoah National Park today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 38°17′34.1″N 78°40′46.6″W (38.2928, -78.6796)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shenandoah National Park?

Shenandoah National Park is a national park in Virginia. Its coordinates are 38.2928, -78.6796. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Shenandoah National Park right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Shenandoah National Park?

April, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Shenandoah National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Shenandoah National Park in?

Shenandoah National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:37 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Shenandoah National Park?

The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 80 mi away, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 97 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 214 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Shenandoah National Park?

Popular options include National Mall, New River Gorge National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Hocking Hills State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 9:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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