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 high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 44.8 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.