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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,628 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed atmospheric patterns featuring temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight cycles

Curecanti National Recreation Area: Comprehensive Monthly Climate Averages and Normals

The annual climate profile for Curecanti National Recreation Area provides a structured look at monthly atmospheric conditions. Derived from NASA POWER data for the 1991 to 2020 period, this dataset tracks average maximum and minimum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight duration. These figures represent long-term climatological trends for a specific representative coordinate rather than current weather or forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing twelve months of average temperature ranges alongside daily precipitation rates for one representative coordinate

Curecanti National Recreation Area Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Rhythms

Monthly average temperatures at Curecanti National Recreation Area span from deep subzero winter minimums to warm summer maximums across the twelve-month climatology period. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these thermal shifts at a single sampled elevation, reflecting long-term climate normals without forecasting current conditions.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1.5 mm/day-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°-7°-5°-1°3°8°15°18°17°12°5°-1°-6°00.511.51.21.31.21.31.20.71.41.51.41.21.11.2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
4.7 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
August
Twelve-month climate

Compare twelve months of average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, wind, and daylight hours.

Curecanti National Recreation Area Weather by Month and Long Term Climate Records

Analyze average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates across the twelve months of the calendar year. Evaluate relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight duration to understand the complete long term climate normals at one representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-6.9 °C-20.8° to 6.5°1.2 mm/day79.1%2.5 m/s9.7 hours
February-5.5 °C-19.5° to 7.2°1.3 mm/day76.8%2.7 m/s10.6 hours
March-1 °C-15.9° to 13.5°1.2 mm/day66.6%2.8 m/s11.8 hours
April2.8 °C-9.6° to 18°1.3 mm/day59.4%2.9 m/s13 hours
May8.4 °C-5.7° to 23.9°1.2 mm/day52.2%2.7 m/s14.1 hours
June14.8 °C-0.7° to 29.1°0.7 mm/day40%2.7 m/s14.6 hours
July18.1 °C5.2° to 31°1.4 mm/day46.2%2.1 m/s14.4 hours
August16.6 °C5° to 29.2°1.5 mm/day50.6%2 m/s13.5 hours
September12.2 °C-2.4° to 26.6°1.4 mm/day49.5%2.3 m/s12.2 hours
October5.1 °C-8.7° to 21.1°1.2 mm/day54.2%2.4 m/s10.9 hours
November-1.4 °C-15.4° to 13.6°1.1 mm/day63.7%2.4 m/s9.9 hours
December-6.4 °C-20.7° to 7.3°1.2 mm/day75.2%2.5 m/s9.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from long-term climate normals

Curecanti National Recreation Area Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Averages

Calculated monthly climate highlights for Curecanti National Recreation Area summarize long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight normals from representative coordinates. These derived monthly comparisons reflect baseline annual patterns rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions.
Warmest month
July18.1 °C
Coolest month
January-6.9 °C
Wettest month
August1.5 mm/day
Driest month
June0.7 mm/day
Most humid month
January79.1%
Windiest month
April2.9 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.

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Examine long-term monthly climate normals across diverse protected landscapes and geographic settings.

Comparing Curecanti National Recreation Area Climate Profiles With Other National Parks

Standardized monthly climate profiles allow for structured comparison of annual temperature patterns, precipitation rhythms, humidity, wind, and daylight across different protected areas. Reviewing multiple parks highlights atmospheric contrast and regional meteorological diversity without presuming shared environmental conditions.
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Examine the Mapped Landscapes and Geographic Boundaries of Curecanti National Recreation Area

Begin a focused exploration of the terrain and water-based environments within Curecanti National Recreation Area. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to trace the boundaries of the Gunnison River reservoirs and understand how volcanic formations shape this unique Colorado protected area.