Mesa Verde National Park weather in December
December in Mesa Verde National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Mesa Verde National Park · #397 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mesa Verde National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 37.2 cm / 14.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mesa Verde National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?
- December in Mesa Verde National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Mesa Verde National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park in December?
- In December, Mesa Verde National Park averages a daily high of 2.3°C and a low of -9.8°C, with about 61.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mesa Verde National Park in December?
- Mesa Verde National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
- Does it snow in Mesa Verde National Park in December?
- Mesa Verde National Park sees roughly 37.2 cm of snowfall in December.