Shenandoah National Park Weather Forecast
Shenandoah National Park weather: 66°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 66°F (19°C) in Shenandoah National Park with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 65°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - 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 warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 83°F is 11.3°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Shenandoah National Park today at 9.1/10. 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.
Weather in Shenandoah National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:10 PM, Sep 17 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Shenandoah National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 29% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 64° | 39% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 58° | 11% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 56° | 40% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 58° | 39% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 52° | 45% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 51° | 44% · 0,4 in | 3 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 52° | 27% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 22% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 41° | 19% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 40° | 13% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 42° | 13% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 47° | 26% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 32% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 59° | 24% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in Shenandoah National 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 | 34° | 18° | 4,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 23° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 34° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 50° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 64° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 61° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 44° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 34° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 26° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Shenandoah National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Shenandoah National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Shenandoah National Park
Go in April, June, July, August, September and October. 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 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 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 7 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 4:10 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-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 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
