Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mesa Verde NP, CO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.1"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mesa Verde NP
Mesa Verde NP, Colorado averages 50°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.1"
- annual precipitation · 65" snow
- 158 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
17.1"
Annual Snow
65.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.1"
Plus 65.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mesa Verde NP) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Mesa Verde NP area.
How Mesa Verde NP compares to every U.S. city
Mesa Verde NP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mesa Verde NP
MethodologyMesa Verde NP's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 18.1" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7" | 12.0" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 8.0" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 5.0" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.6" | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 1.5" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2" | 5.6" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5" | 14.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.0"
Snow: 18.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
Snow: 12.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 8.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 5.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
Snow: 0.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 1.5"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
Snow: 5.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 14.2"
7.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,047
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
582
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mesa Verde NP's climate means for you
Mesa Verde NP runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,047 heating and 582 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Mesa Verde NP, CO
In Mesa Verde NP, Colorado, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00055531, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Mesa Verde NP receives roughly 17.1 inches of precipitation each year, with 65.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 14. For energy use, 6,047 heating degree days and 582 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mesa Verde NP scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Mesa Verde NP, CO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mesa Verde NP, Colorado is 50°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Mesa Verde NP get? ▼
Mesa Verde NP receives 17.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 65.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mesa Verde NP? ▼
Mesa Verde NP has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mesa Verde NP? ▼
Mesa Verde NP has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mesa Verde NP? ▼
Mesa Verde NP has 6,047 heating degree days and 582 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Mesa Verde NP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00055531 near Mesa Verde NP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00055531. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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