Grayson Highlands State Park Weather Forecast
Grayson Highlands State Park weather: 63°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park in Virginia. Grayson Highlands State Park is known for wild ponies on balds.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Grayson Highlands State Park with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 57°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 264 mi away. Nearby highlights include Chimney Rock State Park, New River Gorge National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.1°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Grayson Highlands State Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Grayson Highlands State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:39 PM, Sep 16 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Grayson Highlands State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16 | 🌥️ Fog | 72° / 57° | 4% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 28% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 58° | 55% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 56° | 47% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 67° / 56° | 57% · 1,7 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 69° / 55° | 72% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 52° | 61% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 64° / 51° | 28% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 49° | 24% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 50° | 23% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 18% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 39° | 27% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 37° | 24% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 39° | 19% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 53° | 19% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 48° | 10% | 13 mph | 6 |
Climate in Grayson Highlands State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 15° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 40° | 23° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 31° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 40° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 46° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 70° | 55° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 59° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 70° | 56° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 31° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 23° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Grayson Highlands State Park
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Best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grayson Highlands State Park?
Grayson Highlands State Park is a state park in Virginia. Its coordinates are 36.627, -81.499. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Grayson Highlands State Park right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Grayson Highlands State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Grayson Highlands State Park in?
Grayson Highlands State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:39 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Grayson Highlands State Park?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 264 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 273 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 288 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Grayson Highlands State Park?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, New River Gorge National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Shenandoah National Park and Congaree National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
