Updated October 2026
El Morro National Monument Weather by Month
El Morro National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 51°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 44°F and an average low of 14°F. August is the wettest month, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 11 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, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in El Morro National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
14°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
2.7 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
11.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at El Morro by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 11.0 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 47°F | 19°F | 0.8 in | 7.4 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 55°F | 23°F | 1.0 in | 5.4 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 64°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 2.1 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 72°F | 35°F | 0.7 in | 0.4 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 83°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 85°F | 51°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 82°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 77°F | 43°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 66°F | 31°F | 1.0 in | 1.7 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 54°F | 21°F | 0.8 in | 4.1 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 44°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 5.9 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 13.9 in | 38.0 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00292785, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded El Morro is at that time of year.
El Morro weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 44°F in December to 47°F in February, with average lows between 14°F and 19°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.8 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 24 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 55°F in March to 72°F in May, with average lows between 23°F and 35°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 2.4 inches of precipitation, about 17% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 7.9 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 85°F in July, between 83°F in June and 82°F in August, with average lows between 43°F and 51°F. Together the three months average 5.5 inches of precipitation, about 40% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 77°F in September to 54°F in November, with average lows between 21°F and 43°F. The average low is at or below freezing in October and November. Together the three months average 3.2 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 5.8 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
At an elevation of 7,219 feet (2200 meters) winters can be cold and snowy. Summers are warm with afternoon thunder showers from mid-July through mid-September. Trails can close unexpectedly due to severe weather. Average snowfall: 40 inches per year. Average precipitation (snowmelt and rain): 16 inches per year. Warmest month: July, with average highs of 84 degrees and lows of 52 degrees. Coldest months: December and January, with average lows of 14-15 degrees, and average highs of 44-45 degrees.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for El Morro
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 35.04°N, 108.35°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.4× 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 El Morro National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near El Morro.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at El Morro National Monument, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 51°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at El Morro National Monument, with an average low of 14°F and an average high of 44°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.5 inches. The station records about 13.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 38 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 11 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 USC00292785), 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.