Updated October 2026
Pecos National Historical Park Weather by Month
Pecos National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 85°F and a low of 54°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 47°F and an average low of 18°F. July is the wettest month, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 7.3 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, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Pecos National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
85°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
18°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
3.2 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
7.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Pecos by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F | 18°F | 0.7 in | 6.3 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 50°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 4.4 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 57°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 3.0 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 64°F | 31°F | 0.7 in | 1.0 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 73°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 84°F | 48°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 85°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 83°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 78°F | 45°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 67°F | 35°F | 1.2 in | 0.6 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 55°F | 25°F | 1.0 in | 3.7 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 47°F | 18°F | 1.0 in | 7.3 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 16.0 in | 26.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00296676, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Pecos is at that time of year.
Pecos weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 47°F in December to 50°F in February, with average lows between 18°F and 21°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.3 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 18 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 57°F in March to 73°F in May, with average lows between 26°F and 39°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 2.4 inches of precipitation, about 15% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 4 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 hold near 84°F in all three months, with average lows between 48°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 7.4 inches of precipitation, about 46% 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 78°F in September to 55°F in November, with average lows between 25°F and 45°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 3.9 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 4.3 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
Pecos National Historical Park is located at nearly 7,000 feet in altitude in the high desert region of Northern New Mexico. Please know your limits at this high desert altitude. We recommend that you wear clothing appropriate to the season, bring plenty of water, stop for a snack or lunch at one of the picnic tables, wear comfortable shoes, and put on plenty of sunscreen. Specific daily Pecos weather information may be accessed at this link: http://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/weather.htm.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Pecos
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 35.54°N, 105.68°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 Pecos National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.4× 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 Pecos National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Pecos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Pecos National Historical Park, with an average high of 85°F and an average low of 54°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Pecos National Historical Park, with an average low of 18°F and an average high of 47°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 0.6 inches. The station records about 16 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.6 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 26 inches of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 7.3 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00296676), 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.