Mammoth Cave National Park in January
In January, Mammoth Cave National Park averages a high of 48°F and a low of 29°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.7 inches of snowfall. About 17,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 52 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 48° / 29°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- 0.7in
- Daylight
- 9h 52m
- Visitors
- 17,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: October (moderate) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Mammoth Cave, KY, 4.2 miles from the park's center, 760 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 47° / 27° | Quiet | Cool |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 53° / 32° | Moderate | Cool |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 40° / 24° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 52° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 41° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Mammoth Cave National Park on nps.gov
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