Grayson Highlands State Park Weather Forecast
Grayson Highlands State Park weather: 60°F, partly cloudy. 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 60°F (16°C) in Grayson Highlands State Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 57°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 21%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park is June, 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Grayson Highlands State Park today at 9.1/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Grayson Highlands State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:08 AM, Aug 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌥️ Fog | 68° / 57° | 21% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 52° | 16% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 3% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 46° | 1% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 51° | 36% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 53° | 56% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 55° | 25% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 54° | 28% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | 35% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 56° | 26% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 56° | 25% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 56° | 40% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 71° / 55° | 48% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 48° | 43% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 46° | 45% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 48° | 52% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
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° | 55° | 3,1 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, 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 60°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Grayson Highlands State Park?
June, 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 3:08 AM.
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 August 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
