Updated October 2026
Curecanti National Recreation Area Weather by Month
Curecanti National Recreation Area is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 83°F and a low of 46°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 26°F and an average low of -1°F. August is the wettest month, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 12 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, 8.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Curecanti National Recreation Area can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
83°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
-1°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
1.1 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
12.4 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Curecanti by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F | -1°F | 0.7 in | 12.4 in | 9.6 h |
| February | 31°F | 3°F | 0.7 in | 10.5 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 44°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 6.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 56°F | 24°F | 0.6 in | 2.9 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 66°F | 32°F | 0.7 in | 0.4 in | 14.1 h |
| June | 77°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 14.7 h |
| July | 83°F | 46°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 80°F | 45°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 73°F | 37°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 60°F | 27°F | 0.9 in | 1.1 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 44°F | 16°F | 0.5 in | 4.3 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 29°F | 3°F | 0.8 in | 11.9 in | 9.3 h |
| Year total | 8.8 in | 49.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00050797, 8.8 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Curecanti is at that time of year.
Curecanti weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 26°F in January, between 29°F in December and 31°F in February, with average lows between -1°F and 3°F. The average high stays at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 35 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 44°F in March to 66°F in May, with average lows between 15°F and 32°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 and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 9.4 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 83°F in July, between 77°F in June and 80°F in August, with average lows between 39°F and 46°F. Together the three months average 2.4 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 73°F in September to 44°F in November, with average lows between 16°F and 37°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 5.4 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
During spring and fall, temperatures range from 44°F to 70°F (7°C to 34°C) with overnight lows from the teens to about freezing (-9°C to 2°C). In summer, temperatures are usually in the 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C). Nights are usually 40°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C). The wind often picks up at 12 pm and continues through the afternoon. Thunderstorms are common. In winter, temperatures usually reach 20°F to 30°F (-7°C to -1°C) and lows often dip below zero (-18°C).
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Curecanti
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 38.47°N, 107.33°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 Curecanti National Recreation Area →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.6× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Curecanti National Recreation Area. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Curecanti.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Curecanti National Recreation Area, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 46°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 8.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Curecanti National Recreation Area, with an average low of -1°F and an average high of 26°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.4 inches. The station records about 8.8 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 8.8 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 50 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 12 inches. 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 USC00050797), 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.