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Ragged Mountain Natural Area

Virginia

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Ragged Mountain Natural Area is a city park in Virginia managed by the City of Charlottesville, about 2.3 miles from the University of Virginia. It's a compact destination for anyone in the Charlottesville area looking for a nearby place to get outside, with several trails starting within a short distance. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby Charlottesville weather station put October highs around 69°F with lows near 49°F, while May runs about 75°F by day and 55°F at night. Trails close by include the Upper Loop, the Heyward Contour Trail and the Main Trail, all within about three-quarters of a mile. Climbers will find Best Boulder In Charlottesville just 0.3 miles away, and paddlers can head to Moores Creek, roughly 2.9 miles off.

Park size

1,546 acres

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Ragged Mountain Natural Area

Virginia

Data source: padus local parks

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–83°F and lows of 46–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Charlottesville 2w, VA weather station, 2.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan45° high28° low2 days with snow
  2. Feb49° high30° low2 days with snow
  3. Mar57° high36° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr68° high46° low
  5. May75° high55° low
  6. Jun83° high64° low
  7. Jul87° high68° low
  8. Aug86° high66° low
  9. Sep79° high60° low
  10. Oct69° high49° low
  11. Nov58° high39° low
  12. Dec48° high32° low1 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
University of Virginia, Virginia · 2.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Ragged Mountain Natural Area

Best months: March–April, June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 28°

    10 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    49° / 30°

    9 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    57° / 36°

    11 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    68° / 46°

    12 wet

  5. May

    75° / 55°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 64°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    87° / 68°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 66°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 60°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 49°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    58° / 39°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    48° / 32°

    10 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Charlottesville 2w, VA, 2.2 mi away at 866 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.