Assateague Island National Seashore in January
In January, Assateague Island National Seashore averages a high of 47°F and a low of 31°F, with 3.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.8 inches of snowfall. About 51,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 47° / 31°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4in
- Snow
- 1.8in
- Daylight
- 9h 47m
- Visitors
- 51,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (moderate) and November (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Assateague, MD, 2.5 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 49° / 31° | Moderate | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| World War I Memorial | 45° / 30° | Moderate | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Assateague Island National Seashore on nps.gov
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