Updated October 2026
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Weather by Month
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 55°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 43°F and an average low of 13°F. July is the wettest month, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January and February, at about 2.7 inches.
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 Chaco Culture National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
13°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
1.4 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Chaco Culture by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 13°F | 0.5 in | 2.7 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 49°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 2.7 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 58°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 1.3 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 66°F | 29°F | 0.5 in | 0.7 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 76°F | 37°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 87°F | 47°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 90°F | 55°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 87°F | 53°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 80°F | 44°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 68°F | 31°F | 0.7 in | 0.3 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 55°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 1.6 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 44°F | 13°F | 0.7 in | 1.8 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 8.9 in | 11.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00291647, 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 Chaco Culture is at that time of year.
Chaco Culture weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 43°F in January, between 44°F in December and 49°F in February, with average lows between 13°F and 18°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 7.2 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 58°F in March to 76°F in May, with average lows between 23°F and 37°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 1.6 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 2.1 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 90°F in July, between 87°F in June and 87°F in August, with average lows between 47°F and 55°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 3.1 inches of precipitation, about 35% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 80°F in September to 55°F in November, with average lows between 20°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in October and November. Together the three months average 2.4 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1.9 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summer highs are typically in the 80s to mid-90s. Thunderstorms can produce heavy localized downpours and sudden dramatic drops in temperatures. Winter temperatures will drop to well below freezing most nights. If you plan to camp in the winter, prepare for nighttime temperatures in the teens or lower. Spring and fall are great times to visit with more moderate temperatures, but unexpected storms can change things dramatically. Monitor local weather forecasts.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Chaco Culture
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 36.04°N, 107.96°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 Chaco Culture National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.1× the visitors of the park's average month. May is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Chaco Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Chaco Culture National Historical Park, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 55°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 Chaco Culture National Historical Park, with an average low of 13°F and an average high of 43°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.4 inches. The station records about 8.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.6 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 11 inches of snow a year. January and February are the snowiest months, at about 2.7 inches each. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00291647), 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.