Park climate1991–2020 climate normals10 m source elevationNASA POWER

A detailed twelve-month record of average temperature, precipitation, and wind speeds

Gateway National Recreation Area Monthly Climate Normals and Annual Atmospheric Patterns

Name: Gateway National Recreation Area monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review long-term climate normals for Gateway National Recreation Area based on NASA POWER measurements collected between 1991 and 2020. This data provides a representative-point profile for monthly temperature fluctuations, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These averages offer a precise look at historical atmospheric conditions at a specific recreation area coordinate.

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Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation cycles recorded across twelve months

Gateway National Recreation Area Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Gateway National Recreation Area experiences average monthly temperatures ranging from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer maximums across the annual cycle. Average daily precipitation rates remain steady throughout the year based on historical climate normals sampled from a representative location.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 12 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: December

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Gateway National Recreation Area Twelve Month Climate Records and Weather Averages

Examining all twelve months reveals long-term shifts in average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates at one representative coordinate. Tracking humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours provides a complete climatological baseline for the entire annual cycle.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	1.1 °C-9.2° to 11.6°	3.3 mm/day	82.4%	6.5 m/s	9.5 hours
February	1.3 °C-8.4° to 10.1°	3.1 mm/day	81.2%	6.3 m/s	10.4 hours
March	4.1 °C-5.1° to 13.5°	3.7 mm/day	81.2%	6.1 m/s	11.7 hours
April	8.8 °C0.8° to 18.6°	3.4 mm/day	81.7%	5.4 m/s	13.1 hours
May	14.1 °C6.5° to 23.5°	3.2 mm/day	83.3%	4.7 m/s	14.3 hours
June	19.7 °C11.8° to 27.4°	3.5 mm/day	82.3%	4.3 m/s	14.8 hours
July	23.5 °C17.5° to 30°	3.6 mm/day	78.6%	4.2 m/s	14.6 hours
August	23.4 °C17.1° to 29.4°	3.6 mm/day	77.4%	4.2 m/s	13.6 hours
September	20.3 °C12.3° to 27.4°	3.4 mm/day	76.8%	4.8 m/s	12.2 hours
October	14.6 °C5.9° to 23.3°	3.5 mm/day	77.1%	5.6 m/s	10.9 hours
November	9 °C0.2° to 17.9°	3.2 mm/day	78.8%	6 m/s	9.7 hours
December	4.3 °C-4.8° to 14°	3.9 mm/day	81.3%	6.3 m/s	9.2 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: 1.1 °C; July: 23.5 °C; Change from January to July: +22.4 °C
Precipitation: January: 3.3 mm/day; July: 3.6 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.3 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.5 hours; July: 14.6 hours; Change from January to July: +5.1 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight normals across the annual cycle

Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Averages for Gateway National Recreation Area

Calculations derive the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest months from twelve stored climatology normals at a representative park coordinate. Comparisons reflect long-term monthly averages rather than observed weather extremes or uniform conditions across the entire protected area.

Warmest month: July23.5 °C
Coolest month: January1.1 °C
Wettest month: December3.9 mm/day
Driest month: February3.1 mm/day
Most humid month: May83.3%
Windiest month: January6.5 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.8 hours

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Gateway National Recreation Area Climate Profiles and Other Protected Parks

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