Weather in Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde National Park has warm to sometimes hot weather during the summer. Winter is also often mild, although snow storms can occur as late as May and as early as October. Afternoon thunderstorms are common during July and August. Often these thunderstorms occur with heavy lightning and little to no rain, which can lead to one of the region’s common wildfires. Mesa Verde is one of the most often lightning struck places in the United States.
Current Weather in the Mesa Verde Region
Averages and Records at Mesa Verde
Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Avg Precip |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 38 | 17 | 62 | -20 | 1.80 |
February | 42 | 21 | 66 | -15 | 1.69 |
March | 49 | 27 | 73 | 2 | 1.74 |
April | 57 | 32 | 80 | 4 | 1.29 |
May | 67 | 41 | 91 | 21 | 1.04 |
June | 79 | 50 | 99 | 27 | 0.49 |
July | 84 | 56 | 100 | 38 | 1.60 |
August | 82 | 54 | 96 | 38 | 2.25 |
September | 74 | 47 | 94 | 26 | 1.87 |
October | 62 | 37 | 85 | 10 | 1.72 |
November | 48 | 26 | 72 | -2 | 1.55 |
December | 40 | 19 | 67 | -15 | 1.52 |
All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.