Mesa Verde National Park weather in January

January in Mesa Verde National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Mesa Verde National Park · #431 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mesa Verde National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high0°C / 32°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-12°C / 10°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point-11°C / 12°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight9.9 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall44.8 cm / 17.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 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 January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?
January in Mesa Verde National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Mesa Verde National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park in January?
In January, Mesa Verde National Park averages a daily high of 0°C and a low of -12.3°C, with about 47.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mesa Verde National Park in January?
Mesa Verde National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
Does it snow in Mesa Verde National Park in January?
Mesa Verde National Park sees roughly 44.8 cm of snowfall in January.

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