
Mount Sneffels Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 4.5 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- August
Long-term atmospheric averages derived from NASA POWER measurements at a representative elevation.
Detailed monthly climate profiles for Lizard Head Wilderness based on representative point data from 1991 to 2020. This documentation clarifies annual patterns for temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These averages provide a high-resolution view of the local atmospheric rhythm, distinct from real-time weather forecasts or current conditions.
Long-term monthly thermal range and average daily precipitation across twelve recorded months
Track average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7 °C-20.9° to 4.7° | 1.7 mm/day | 78.3% | 2.6 m/s | 9.7 hours |
| February | -5.9 °C-20.3° to 5.5° | 1.8 mm/day | 78.3% | 2.9 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| March | -1.5 °C-16.6° to 12.4° | 1.6 mm/day | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 11.8 hours |
| April | 2.6 °C-10.5° to 16.9° | 1.5 mm/day | 59.6% | 3.4 m/s | 13 hours |
| May | 8.1 °C-5.7° to 22.3° | 1.4 mm/day | 52.3% | 3.2 m/s | 14.1 hours |
| June | 14.3 °C-0.4° to 27.6° | 0.7 mm/day | 40.7% | 3.1 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| July | 17.5 °C6° to 29.7° | 1.6 mm/day | 48% | 2.4 m/s | 14.3 hours |
| August | 16.2 °C5.9° to 27.8° | 1.8 mm/day | 52.2% | 2.3 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| September | 12 °C-1.7° to 25.5° | 1.8 mm/day | 50% | 2.7 m/s | 12.2 hours |
| October | 5.2 °C-9° to 19.9° | 1.5 mm/day | 53.9% | 2.8 m/s | 11 hours |
| November | -1.4 °C-16.8° to 12.8° | 1.5 mm/day | 63.4% | 2.7 m/s | 9.9 hours |
| December | -6.4 °C-21.3° to 6.2° | 1.5 mm/day | 74.7% | 2.7 m/s | 9.4 hours |
Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, 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.
Monthly temperature, precipitation, and daylight patterns across distinct protected landscapes





Deepen your understanding of this high-elevation sanctuary by exploring the mapped terrain and geological features of Lizard Head Wilderness. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to trace the ridgelines, peaks, and watersheds that define this protected expanse in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.