Weather Forecast and Radar for Mesa Verde National Park

Routes Running Nearby to Mesa Verde National Park

• US-491 runs north-south about 20 miles west of Mesa Verde National Park.

• US-160 runs east-west about 20 miles north of Mesa Verde National Park.

• The I-40 runs east-west about 125 miles south of Mesa Verde National Park.

• The I-70 runs east-west about 125 miles north of Mesa Verde National Park.

Weather in Mesa Verde National Park

In Mesa Verde National Park, the summers are hot, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are freezing, snowy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 15°F to 88°F and is rarely below 1°F or above 95°F.

The hot season lasts for 3.5 months, from May to September, with an average daily high temperature above 79°F. The hottest month of the year in Mesa Verde National Park is July, with an average high of 88°F and low of 55°F.

The cold season lasts for 3 months, from November to February, with an average daily high temperature below 49°F. The coldest month of the year in Mesa Verde National Park is January, with an average low of 16°F and high of 40°F.

A total of 2 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Mesa Verde National Park, CO.

During the winter, the weather is usually mild, however, snowstorms can occur as late as May and as early as October. June through September are warm to hot, with cool evenings. Daytime summer temperatures can reach into the 90s, so be sure to drink plenty of water. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August and pose a hazard. In case of lightning, the safest place to be is inside your car.

Fast Facts About Mesa Verde National Park

The park was established in 1906.

Major Cities Nearby Mesa Verde National Park

• Denver, Colorado (roughly 222 miles to the northeast)

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