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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,813 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review thirty years of annual temperature, precipitation, and daylight cycles

Fossil Ridge Wilderness Monthly Climate Normals and Representative Atmospheric Measurements

Annual atmospheric patterns for Fossil Ridge Wilderness are measured through monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity, and daylight hours. This data reflects a representative coordinate within the reserve, calculated as a 1991 to 2020 climatology period. These values serve as a long-term baseline for regional environmental conditions rather than representing current weather or real-time forecasts for specific terrain.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal progression and average daily precipitation across twelve months for Fossil Ridge Wilderness

Fossil Ridge Wilderness Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation Rates

Fossil Ridge Wilderness displays average monthly temperatures ranging from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer maximums across the annual cycle. NASA power climatology records from 1991 to 2020 provide average daily precipitation rates for a representative coordinate at 2813 meters elevation.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1.6 mm/day-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°-9°-7°-2°2°8°14°17°16°11°4°-3°-8°00.511.521.21.21.11.31.20.71.51.61.31.11.11.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
3.6 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
August
Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Fossil Ridge Wilderness Monthly Climate and Twelve-Month Weather Normals

Examine twelve months of long-term climate normals for Fossil Ridge Wilderness to track shifting temperature bounds, average daily precipitation rates, and atmospheric humidity patterns. Evaluating these monthly records alongside wind speed and calculated daylight hours reveals the full annual cycle of environmental conditions at a representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-8.8 °C-22.9° to 4.6°1.2 mm/day80.5%3.8 m/s9.6 hours
February-7 °C-21.5° to 5.7°1.2 mm/day77.1%4.1 m/s10.5 hours
March-1.9 °C-17.1° to 12.3°1.1 mm/day65.7%4.3 m/s11.7 hours
April2 °C-10.6° to 16.8°1.3 mm/day58.5%4.6 m/s13 hours
May7.6 °C-6.3° to 22.4°1.2 mm/day51.8%4 m/s14.1 hours
June14.1 °C-0.8° to 27.8°0.7 mm/day40.4%3.7 m/s14.7 hours
July17.2 °C4.9° to 29.6°1.5 mm/day47.3%2.8 m/s14.4 hours
August15.8 °C4.8° to 27.9°1.6 mm/day51.3%2.7 m/s13.5 hours
September11.3 °C-3.2° to 25.3°1.3 mm/day49.5%3.2 m/s12.2 hours
October4.2 °C-9.6° to 20°1.1 mm/day53.9%3.7 m/s10.9 hours
November-2.5 °C-17.4° to 12.3°1.1 mm/day63.7%3.7 m/s9.9 hours
December-8.1 °C-22.9° to 6°1.1 mm/day76%3.7 m/s9.3 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Evaluating long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes for Fossil Ridge Wilderness

These monthly climate highlights identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from twelve long-term climatology records at a representative coordinate. All values represent calculated monthly averages rather than observed weather extremes or localized conditions across the entire protected area.
Warmest month
July17.2 °C
Coolest month
January-8.8 °C
Wettest month
August1.6 mm/day
Driest month
June0.7 mm/day
Most humid month
January80.5%
Windiest month
April4.6 m/s
Longest daylight
June14.7 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.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Analyze long term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across distinct regional park settings.

Compare Fossil Ridge Wilderness Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas Across Monthly Normals

Standardized monthly climate profiles allow researchers to examine annual temperature cycles and precipitation rhythms across diverse protected landscapes. Exploring multiple regional settings reveals atmospheric contrast without implying matching weather conditions or geographic equivalence.
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Continue Your Geographic Exploration of Fossil Ridge Wilderness and Gunnison County

Delve deeper into the specific terrain, protected boundaries, and geological features of Fossil Ridge Wilderness. MoriAtlas provides a structured view of this high-country landscape, helping you trace the connections between its ancient marine fossil ridges and the surrounding Rocky Mountain ecosystems.