Rich Hole Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 10.9 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Twelve-month atmospheric normals derived from representative coordinate climatology data.
Annual climate cycles for James River Face Wilderness reflect stable long-term atmospheric patterns between 1991 and 2020. Measurements include monthly average temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These records illustrate the rhythm of regional environmental conditions without reflecting current daily weather or site-wide variability.

Long term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates across the calendar year
Twelve month analysis of average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, and daylight hours.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2 °C-13° to 16.4° | 2.8 mm/day | 82.3% | 2.2 m/s | 9.7 hours |
| February | 1.8 °C-10.8° to 17.9° | 2.6 mm/day | 81.3% | 2.3 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| March | 6.2 °C-7.7° to 22.4° | 3.1 mm/day | 78.9% | 2.2 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| April | 12.2 °C-2.6° to 26.7° | 3.1 mm/day | 76.2% | 2.1 m/s | 13 hours |
| May | 17.4 °C3.6° to 30° | 3.5 mm/day | 77.2% | 1.7 m/s | 14 hours |
| June | 22.1 °C9.9° to 33.5° | 3.5 mm/day | 74.3% | 1.5 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| July | 24.6 °C13.8° to 35.8° | 3.4 mm/day | 69.8% | 1.4 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| August | 23.8 °C13° to 35.3° | 2.9 mm/day | 69.2% | 1.3 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| September | 19.9 °C6.8° to 33.1° | 3.6 mm/day | 71% | 1.5 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 13.2 °C-0.7° to 28.5° | 2.7 mm/day | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 11 hours |
| November | 6.7 °C-5.5° to 22.4° | 2.9 mm/day | 76.5% | 1.9 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| December | 2.1 °C-9.1° to 17.5° | 2.8 mm/day | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 9.5 hours |
Comparing long-term monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Interactive climate 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.
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Analyze the vertical relief, forest communities, and unique boulder-field geology found within James River Face Wilderness. This MoriAtlas profile provides a structured view of the protected landscape, detailing the interaction between the Blue Ridge crest and the James River watershed.