Updated October 2026
Hovenweep National Monument Weather by Month
Hovenweep National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 96°F and a low of 61°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 44°F and an average low of 18°F. September and October are the wettest months, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation each. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 3.5 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, 3.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Hovenweep National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
96°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
18°F avg low
Snowiest month
Feb
3.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Hovenweep by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 18°F | 1.0 in | 3.1 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 50°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 3.5 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 60°F | 29°F | 0.8 in | 0.8 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 35°F | 0.6 in | 0.3 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 79°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 90°F | 53°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 96°F | 61°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 93°F | 59°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 84°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 71°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 0.4 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 56°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 0.7 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 44°F | 18°F | 0.9 in | 3.3 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 10.3 in | 12.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00424100, 3.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Hovenweep is at that time of year.
Hovenweep weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 43°F in January, between 44°F in December and 50°F in February, with average lows between 18°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.9 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 9.9 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 60°F in March to 79°F in May, with average lows between 29°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 1.2 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 96°F in July, between 90°F in June and 93°F in August, with average lows between 53°F and 61°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 2.3 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 56°F in November, with average lows between 26°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 2.9 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1.1 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
Hovenweep is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Hovenweep
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 37.39°N, 109.00°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 Hovenweep National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× 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 Hovenweep National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Hovenweep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Hovenweep National Monument, with an average high of 96°F and an average low of 61°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Hovenweep National Monument, with an average low of 18°F and an average high of 44°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September and October are the wettest months, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation each. June is the driest, at about 0.3 inches. The station records about 10.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 3.9 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 12 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 3.5 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 USC00424100), 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.