Updated October 2026
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Weather by Month
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 82°F and a low of 53°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 37°F and an average low of 13°F. September is the wettest month, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 2.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
82°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
13°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
2.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F | 13°F | 1.7 in | 9.6 h |
| February | 40°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 49°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 56°F | 29°F | 1.8 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 66°F | 38°F | 1.6 in | 14.1 h |
| June | 76°F | 46°F | 0.7 in | 14.7 h |
| July | 82°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 81°F | 52°F | 1.7 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 72°F | 44°F | 2.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 60°F | 33°F | 1.9 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 47°F | 23°F | 1.5 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 36°F | 13°F | 1.5 in | 9.3 h |
| Year total | 19.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00050754, 2.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Black Canyon Of The Gunnison is at that time of year.
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 36°F in December to 40°F in February, with average lows between 13°F and 16°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 4.9 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 49°F in March to 66°F in May, with average lows between 23°F and 38°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 5.4 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 82°F in July, between 76°F in June and 81°F in August, with average lows between 46°F and 53°F. Together the three months average 4.1 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 72°F in September to 47°F in November, with average lows between 23°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 5.5 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Today's Weather: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/NPBLCA:13:US CLIMATE Weather can vary greatly throughout the day. Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C). Winter daytime temperatures range between 15 to 40F (-9 to 4C), nights 10 to 20F (-12 to -6C). Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer. Snow accumulation varies greatly year to year. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 38.58°N, 107.72°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.8× the visitors of the park's average month. December is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Black Canyon Of The Gunnison.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 53°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, with an average low of 13°F and an average high of 37°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.7 inches. The station records about 19.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park runs from about 9.3 hours a day in December to about 14.7 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00050754), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.