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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals583 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month representative averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight

Monthly Climate Normals and Annual Atmospheric Patterns for the Priest Wilderness Region

The Priest Wilderness climate profile provides a structured analysis of long-term atmospheric norms derived from NASA POWER measurements between 1991 and 2020. This data tracks monthly shifts in mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures alongside precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate within Nelson County. These figures represent sustained climatological trends rather than current weather, providing a baseline for understanding the annual atmospheric rhythm of this designated wilderness area.

Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal ranges and average daily precipitation cycles across all twelve months

Priest Wilderness Annual Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Average monthly temperatures span from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer highs, establishing the primary thermal rhythm across the representative coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these temperature normals throughout the multi-year observation period from 1991 to 2020.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3.5 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°-1°0°4°11°16°20°23°22°18°12°5°1°012342.62.53.13.13.53.53.42.83.52.52.82.7JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
10.9 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
June
Twelve-month climate

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

Priest Wilderness Climate Normals: Twelve-Month Weather by Month and Temperature Comparison

Examine twelve months of long-term climate normals for Priest Wilderness, capturing average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and relative humidity across the calendar year. Comparing these baseline measurements alongside wind speed and calculated daylight hours clarifies how regional conditions shift over annual cycles at one representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-1.4 °C-15.5° to 14.3°2.6 mm/day83.5%2.7 m/s9.7 hours
February0.1 °C-13° to 15.8°2.5 mm/day82.4%2.8 m/s10.6 hours
March4.5 °C-9.5° to 20.3°3.1 mm/day80%2.7 m/s11.8 hours
April10.6 °C-3.8° to 24.8°3.1 mm/day77%2.5 m/s13 hours
May15.8 °C2° to 27.9°3.5 mm/day78.2%2 m/s14.1 hours
June20.4 °C8.3° to 31.1°3.5 mm/day76%1.8 m/s14.6 hours
July22.9 °C12.3° to 33.3°3.4 mm/day71.6%1.6 m/s14.3 hours
August22.2 °C11.5° to 33.1°2.8 mm/day69.9%1.6 m/s13.4 hours
September18.5 °C5.4° to 31.2°3.5 mm/day70.8%1.8 m/s12.2 hours
October11.8 °C-1.9° to 26.6°2.5 mm/day74%2 m/s11 hours
November5.3 °C-6.4° to 20.9°2.8 mm/day76.9%2.3 m/s9.9 hours
December0.6 °C-11.4° to 15.7°2.7 mm/day82.9%2.4 m/s9.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparative analysis of long-term temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight normals.

Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Highlights for Priest Wilderness

These comparative monthly highlights summarize long-term climatology normals derived from stored baseline records for a representative coordinate within Priest Wilderness. Values reflect calculated monthly averages rather than observed weather extremes or park-wide conditions.
Warmest month
July22.9 °C
Coolest month
January-1.4 °C
Wettest month
June3.5 mm/day
Driest month
October2.5 mm/day
Most humid month
January83.5%
Windiest month
February2.8 m/s
Longest daylight
June14.6 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Examine monthly temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms across diverse protected landscapes

Comparing Priest Wilderness Climate Profiles With Other Protected Natural Areas

Systematic evaluation of monthly climate normals reveals distinct atmospheric patterns across different protected landscapes and geographic settings. Standardized measurement categories provide clear insight into long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight variations without implying direct equivalence.
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Examine the Protected Landscapes and Topographic Maps of Priest Wilderness

Continue your study of Appalachian geography by reviewing the mapped boundaries and terrain of Priest Wilderness. MoriAtlas provides a clear view of how this protected forest anchors the ridgelines of Nelson County, offering insight into the ecological and structural significance of this central Virginia mountain landmark.

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