Updated October 2026
Chiricahua National Monument Weather by Month
Chiricahua National Monument is warmest in June, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 57°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 56°F and an average low of 30°F. August is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 1.3 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, 1 mile from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Chiricahua National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jun
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
30°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
4.6 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
1.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Chiricahua by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F | 30°F | 1.3 in | 1.3 in | 10.1 h |
| February | 61°F | 33°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 67°F | 37°F | 1.2 in | 0.2 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 74°F | 41°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 83°F | 49°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 91°F | 57°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| July | 90°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 87°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 84°F | 57°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 76°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 66°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.4 in | 10.3 h |
| December | 56°F | 31°F | 1.5 in | 1.2 in | 9.9 h |
| Year total | 18.8 in | 3.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00021664, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Chiricahua is at that time of year.
Chiricahua weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 56°F in December to 61°F in February, with average lows between 30°F and 33°F. The average low is at or below freezing in December and January. Together the three months average 4.1 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 3 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 67°F in March to 83°F in May, with average lows between 37°F and 49°F. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 10% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs fall from 91°F in June to 87°F in August, with average lows between 57°F and 60°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in June and July. Together the three months average 9.3 inches of precipitation, about 49% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 66°F in November, with average lows between 38°F and 57°F. Together the three months average 3.6 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.5 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The park elevation goes from 5,124 feet at the entrance to 7,310 feet on Sugarloaf Mountain. The top of the park can be 5-10 degrees cooler and windier than the visitor center and entrance. The higher elevations generally have more sun exposure. Clothing layers are always recommended here. The park is often cooler than cities in Arizona with summer highs in the 80s and 90s. Winter lows are often near or below freezing.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Chiricahua
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 32.01°N, 109.34°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 Chiricahua National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
June, the warmest month, sees about 0.5× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and August the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Chiricahua National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Chiricahua.
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Frequently Asked Questions
June is the warmest month at Chiricahua National Monument, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 57°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Chiricahua National Monument, with an average low of 30°F and an average high of 56°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation. April and May are the driest, at about 0.3 inches each. The station records about 18.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point, averages about 3.7 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 1.3 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 6 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00021664), 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.