Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,960 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long term atmospheric averages and annual weather patterns for a representative elevation in Colorado

Rio Grande National Forest Monthly Climate Normals: Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Data

Name: Rio Grande National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review established climate normals for Rio Grande National Forest, covering consistent monthly trends for mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures. Data sets include average daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours for a high elevation representative point. These metrics provide a standardized look at the annual atmospheric rhythm observed at this Colorado protected landscape during the 1991 to 2020 climatology period.

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Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly averages tracking temperature ranges alongside daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Rio Grande National Forest Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Temperature records for Rio Grande National Forest show average monthly means shifting from deep winter lows to midsummer highs, while average minimum and maximum values trace the broad thermal cycle. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this twelve month sequence at a single representative coordinate based on historical climate data.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 2.8 °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.

Rio Grande National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Record

Examine twelve months of long-term climate normals for Rio Grande National Forest, tracking how average temperature bounds and daily precipitation rates shift across the annual cycle. Evaluating these comprehensive monthly measurements alongside humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight reveals distinct seasonal patterns at this representative coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-9.3 °C-24.8° to 3.9°	1.5 mm/day	80.8%	3.1 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-8.1 °C-24.3° to 4.5°	1.6 mm/day	79.9%	3.5 m/s	10.6 hours
March	-3.4 °C-20.1° to 10.1°	1.4 mm/day	71%	3.7 m/s	11.8 hours
April	1.2 °C-13° to 15.4°	1.4 mm/day	61%	4.1 m/s	13 hours
May	6.8 °C-6.8° to 20.5°	1.3 mm/day	53.3%	3.7 m/s	14 hours
June	13.1 °C-1.3° to 26.6°	0.8 mm/day	42.1%	3.5 m/s	14.6 hours
July	16 °C4.7° to 28.4°	1.8 mm/day	51.4%	2.4 m/s	14.3 hours
August	14.7 °C4.1° to 26.5°	2.1 mm/day	55.6%	2.3 m/s	13.4 hours
September	10.5 °C-3.3° to 24.1°	1.8 mm/day	53.4%	2.9 m/s	12.2 hours
October	3.9 °C-9.9° to 19°	1.5 mm/day	55.4%	3.2 m/s	11 hours
November	-3 °C-20° to 12.2°	1.5 mm/day	65.6%	3.1 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-8.6 °C-25° to 5.5°	1.5 mm/day	77.4%	3.1 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: -9.3 °C; July: 16 °C; Change from January to July: +25.3 °C
Precipitation: January: 1.5 mm/day; July: 1.8 mm/day; Change from January to July: +0.2 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9.7 hours; July: 14.3 hours; Change from January to July: +4.6 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight across the park

Rio Grande National Forest Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation across a representative coordinate of Rio Grande National Forest. These baseline averages summarize annual patterns without representing recorded weather extremes or uniform conditions across the entire protected landscape.

Warmest month: July16 °C
Coolest month: January-9.3 °C
Wettest month: August2.1 mm/day
Driest month: June0.8 mm/day
Most humid month: January80.8%
Windiest month: April4.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.6 hours

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Comparing Rio Grande National Forest Climate Profiles with Other Protected Landscapes

Examine long term monthly climate normals for Rio Grande National Forest alongside other protected areas to evaluate atmospheric contrast across geographic settings. Standardized meteorological tracking reveals distinct temperature curves, precipitation rhythms, and wind patterns for regional conservation landscapes.