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

Long-term data profile covering average temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight hours

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Climate Normals and Monthly Atmospheric Patterns

Name: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review twelve months of climate averages for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park based on NASA POWER records from 1991 to 2020. These measurements represent a single point coordinate within the park to provide a consistent reference for temperature, daily precipitation, wind speed, humidity, and annual daylight patterns. Use these long-term averages to compare seasonal atmospheric shifts across the calendar year.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing twelve months of average temperature ranges and daily precipitation trends at a representative high-elevation canyon coordinate.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Monthly Climate Normals and Annual Weather Patterns

Monthly mean temperatures cycle from a low average of -6.9 °C in January to a warm high average of 18.08 °C in July, accompanied by wide daily temperature swings. Daily precipitation averages fluctuate between a low of 0.65 mm in June and a high of 1.47 mm in August based on long-term climatology data at a representative coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 4.7 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: August

Twelve-month climate

Analyze twelve months of baseline data including average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and wind speeds.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Weather by Month and Monthly Climate

Comparing twelve months of climate data at a representative elevation of 2627.97 meters reveals how average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures shift alongside daily precipitation rates. Integrating relative humidity, average wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours provides a clear baseline for understanding long term seasonal patterns across the calendar year.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-6.9 °C-20.8° to 6.5°	1.2 mm/day	79.1%	2.5 m/s	9.6 hours
February	-5.5 °C-19.5° to 7.2°	1.3 mm/day	76.8%	2.7 m/s	10.5 hours
March	-1 °C-15.9° to 13.5°	1.2 mm/day	66.6%	2.8 m/s	11.7 hours
April	2.8 °C-9.6° to 18°	1.3 mm/day	59.4%	2.9 m/s	13 hours
May	8.4 °C-5.7° to 23.9°	1.2 mm/day	52.2%	2.7 m/s	14.1 hours
June	14.8 °C-0.7° to 29.1°	0.7 mm/day	40%	2.7 m/s	14.7 hours
July	18.1 °C5.2° to 31°	1.4 mm/day	46.2%	2.1 m/s	14.4 hours
August	16.6 °C5° to 29.2°	1.5 mm/day	50.6%	2 m/s	13.5 hours
September	12.2 °C-2.4° to 26.6°	1.4 mm/day	49.5%	2.3 m/s	12.2 hours
October	5.1 °C-8.7° to 21.1°	1.2 mm/day	54.2%	2.4 m/s	10.9 hours
November	-1.4 °C-15.4° to 13.6°	1.1 mm/day	63.7%	2.4 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-6.4 °C-20.7° to 7.3°	1.2 mm/day	75.2%	2.5 m/s	9.4 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: -6.9 °C; July: 18.1 °C; Change from January to July: +25 °C
Precipitation: January: 1.2 mm/day; July: 1.4 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.2 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.6 hours; July: 14.4 hours; Change from January to July: +4.8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term averages for monthly temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Monthly Climate Highlights

Long-term monthly averages from a representative coordinate identify the calculated warm, cool, dry, and wet months within Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Comparing modeled parameters for temperature, wind, relative humidity, and daylight duration highlights seasonal transitions without confusing localized climate averages with historic weather extremes.

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: June14.7 hours

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Monthly climate profiles for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park establish a detailed baseline for examining seasonal weather shifts, temperature ranges, and precipitation rhythms. Expanding a geographic search to other regional landscapes helps contrast long-term monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns without assuming identical environmental conditions.