
James River Face Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 12.5 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- September
Twelve-month representative averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight
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.
Long-term thermal ranges and average daily precipitation cycles across all twelve months
Trace average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.4 °C-15.5° to 14.3° | 2.6 mm/day | 83.5% | 2.7 m/s | 9.7 hours |
| February | 0.1 °C-13° to 15.8° | 2.5 mm/day | 82.4% | 2.8 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| March | 4.5 °C-9.5° to 20.3° | 3.1 mm/day | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| April | 10.6 °C-3.8° to 24.8° | 3.1 mm/day | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 13 hours |
| May | 15.8 °C2° to 27.9° | 3.5 mm/day | 78.2% | 2 m/s | 14.1 hours |
| June | 20.4 °C8.3° to 31.1° | 3.5 mm/day | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| July | 22.9 °C12.3° to 33.3° | 3.4 mm/day | 71.6% | 1.6 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| August | 22.2 °C11.5° to 33.1° | 2.8 mm/day | 69.9% | 1.6 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| September | 18.5 °C5.4° to 31.2° | 3.5 mm/day | 70.8% | 1.8 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 11.8 °C-1.9° to 26.6° | 2.5 mm/day | 74% | 2 m/s | 11 hours |
| November | 5.3 °C-6.4° to 20.9° | 2.8 mm/day | 76.9% | 2.3 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| December | 0.6 °C-11.4° to 15.7° | 2.7 mm/day | 82.9% | 2.4 m/s | 9.4 hours |
Comparative analysis of long-term temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight normals.
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.
Examine monthly temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms across diverse protected landscapes






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.