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Mesa Verde National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Mesa Verde National Park is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Mesa Verde National Park, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mesa Verde National Park's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 466 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Mesa Verde National Park, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 63 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 11 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 11 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mesa Verde National Park Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Mesa Verde National Park

Thu   Dec 26
3°C | -6°C
NW 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
7°C | -5°C
SE 2 m/s
0.7 mm
partly cloudy and slight sleet

partly cloudy and slight sleet

Sat   Dec 28
8°C | -6°C
NW 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Mesa Verde National Park in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Mesa Verde National Park?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mesa Verde National Park?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mesa Verde National Park?
    December tops the wettest month list with 63 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mesa Verde National Park?
    June is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.

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