Theodore Roosevelt National Park in January
In January, Theodore Roosevelt National Park averages a high of 28°F and a low of 3°F, with 0.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 4.4 inches of snowfall. About 1,700 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 8 hours 54 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 28° / 3°F
- Precipitation
- 0.3in
- Snow
- 4.4in
- Daylight
- 8h 54m
- Visitors
- 1,700
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: October (moderate).
Few or no visitors in January: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Medora, ND, 4.1 miles from the park's center, 2,268 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 37° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Badlands National Park | 35° / 9° | Quiet | Cold |
| Wind Cave National Park | 40° / 15° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 26° / 1° | Few or no visits | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Theodore Roosevelt National Park on nps.gov
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