Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,792 m source elevationNASA POWER

A detailed twelve-month record of average daily temperatures, humidity, and daylight patterns

Mesa Verde National Park: monthly climate

Name: Mesa Verde National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Mesa Verde National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -1 to 25 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Analyzing thirty years of temperature shifts and daily precipitation rates across the annual cycle

Mesa Verde National Park Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Monthly mean temperatures scale from a low average near minus one degree Celsius in January to a peak of twenty-five degrees Celsius in July, with substantial daily temperature ranges in every season. Average daily precipitation is lowest in June and peaks in August, representing long-term Mesa Verde climatology data collected at a representative coordinate of 1791.95 meters elevation.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 11.3 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: August

Twelve-month climate

Comparing monthly temperature ranges, average daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight hours

Mesa Verde National Park Twelve Month Climate Comparison and Weather Normals

Analyzing monthly climatology for Mesa Verde National Park reveals seasonal shifts in average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, wind speed, and relative humidity. Evaluating twelve distinct monthly intervals at a representative elevation of 1791.95 meters clarifies regional environmental patterns and calculated average daylight hours.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-1 °C-12.6° to 10.8°	1 mm/day	65.8%	3.4 m/s	9.8 hours
February	1.3 °C-10.1° to 15.2°	1 mm/day	59.5%	3.7 m/s	10.6 hours
March	5.8 °C-7° to 20.9°	0.8 mm/day	50.9%	3.9 m/s	11.8 hours
April	9.8 °C-4.6° to 25.7°	0.8 mm/day	44.1%	4.3 m/s	13 hours
May	15.8 °C0.1° to 31.1°	0.8 mm/day	37%	3.9 m/s	14 hours
June	22.2 °C6.8° to 35.8°	0.4 mm/day	27.3%	3.7 m/s	14.5 hours
July	25 °C13.2° to 37.2°	1.1 mm/day	37%	3.1 m/s	14.3 hours
August	23.5 °C12.4° to 35.1°	1.3 mm/day	41.8%	2.8 m/s	13.4 hours
September	18.8 °C4.5° to 32.3°	1.2 mm/day	41.2%	3.1 m/s	12.2 hours
October	11.3 °C-4° to 26.8°	1 mm/day	44.7%	3.4 m/s	11 hours
November	4 °C-8° to 19°	0.8 mm/day	53%	3.4 m/s	10 hours
December	-0.9 °C-12.8° to 11.8°	0.9 mm/day	63.2%	3.3 m/s	9.5 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -1 °C; July: 25 °C; Change from January to July: +26.1 °C
Precipitation: January: 1 mm/day; July: 1.1 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.1 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.8 hours; July: 14.3 hours; Change from January to July: +4.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term monthly averages to locate the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods.

Mesa Verde National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Averages

Analyzing long-term climatology for Mesa Verde National Park reveals yearly shifts in temperature, humidity, wind, daylight, and daily precipitation. Contrasting the calculated monthly maxima and minima establishes a baseline for warmest, coolest, and driest periods without confusing long-term trends with weather extremes.

Warmest month: July25 °C
Coolest month: January-1 °C
Wettest month: August1.3 mm/day
Driest month: June0.4 mm/day
Most humid month: January65.8%
Windiest month: April4.3 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.5 hours

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Compare Mesa Verde National Park Monthly Climate with Other National Parks

Standardized monthly climate profiles enable a direct comparison of Mesa Verde National Park with other protected areas across the country. Examining long-term monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across varied geographic settings highlights the unique atmospheric conditions that shape each distinct conservation landscape.

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