Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,489 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long-term normals for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight across twelve months

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve: monthly climate

Name: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, monthly mean temperatures range from -4.8 to 19.6 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Analyzing the annual spread of average thermal ranges and daily precipitation across twelve months

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Monthly Climate and Temperature Patterns

Long-term temperature patterns at the representative elevation of 2488 meters move from cold winter averages with minimums near -19 degrees Celsius in December to warm summer averages peaking in July. Average daily precipitation rates shift alongside the annual temperature cycle, rising to a peak of 1.9 millimeters in July and August according to long-term climatology records.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 6.7 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Comparing twelve months of average temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, relative humidity, and calculated daylight hours

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Weather by Month and Climate Normals

Long-term monthly climate data for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve provides a detailed look at average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Analyzing monthly relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours alongside temperature benchmarks assists in tracing the broader climatological patterns of this high-elevation Colorado landscape.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-4.8 °C-18.4° to 9.2°	0.8 mm/day	69.9%	3.5 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-2.9 °C-17.2° to 10.9°	1 mm/day	65.4%	3.9 m/s	10.6 hours
March	1.3 °C-12.5° to 16.6°	1.2 mm/day	57.9%	4 m/s	11.8 hours
April	5 °C-8.1° to 20.5°	1.4 mm/day	52.4%	4.2 m/s	13 hours
May	10.8 °C-4.1° to 26°	1.3 mm/day	47.4%	3.7 m/s	14 hours
June	17 °C2.7° to 31.1°	0.9 mm/day	40.7%	3.4 m/s	14.6 hours
July	19.6 °C7.9° to 32.2°	1.9 mm/day	49.3%	2.6 m/s	14.3 hours
August	18.2 °C7° to 30.6°	1.9 mm/day	53.1%	2.5 m/s	13.4 hours
September	14 °C-0.3° to 28°	1.2 mm/day	50.4%	2.9 m/s	12.2 hours
October	7 °C-7.5° to 23.2°	1 mm/day	51.3%	3.3 m/s	11 hours
November	0.4 °C-12.9° to 16.2°	0.9 mm/day	58.1%	3.4 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-4.7 °C-18.9° to 9.3°	0.9 mm/day	68.4%	3.5 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: -4.8 °C; July: 19.6 °C; Change from January to July: +24.4 °C
Precipitation: January: 0.8 mm/day; July: 1.9 mm/day; Change from January to July: +1.1 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.7 hours; July: 14.3 hours; Change from January to July: +4.6 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing seasonal temperature, wind, humidity, and daylight averages across the calendar year

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Long-term meteorological averages highlight the monthly climate contrasts in temperature, wind, and daylight at a representative coordinate in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Such comparisons identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest calendar months from thirty-year normals rather than representing absolute weather records or localized daily extremes.

Warmest month: July19.6 °C
Coolest month: January-4.8 °C
Wettest month: July1.9 mm/day
Driest month: January0.8 mm/day
Most humid month: January69.9%
Windiest month: April4.2 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.6 hours

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Standardized climate profiles establish a baseline for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, permitting direct comparison of monthly temperature ranges and precipitation totals with other protected landscapes. Comparing long-term atmospheric metrics alongside monthly humidity, daylight hours, and wind patterns highlights the distinct environmental contrasts that define different conservation zones.