Updated October 2026
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Weather by Month
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 88°F and a low of 57°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 49°F and an average low of 23°F. August is the wettest month, with about 3 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 2.7 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, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
88°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
23°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
3.0 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
2.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Salinas Pueblo Missions by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 2.2 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 54°F | 26°F | 0.5 in | 2.7 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 62°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 1.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 70°F | 36°F | 0.6 in | 0.3 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 78°F | 45°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 88°F | 54°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 88°F | 57°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 86°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 80°F | 50°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 40°F | 1.7 in | 1.1 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 58°F | 29°F | 0.7 in | 1.2 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 48°F | 23°F | 1.0 in | 1.4 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 15.4 in | 10.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00293649, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Salinas Pueblo Missions is at that time of year.
Salinas Pueblo Missions weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 48°F in December to 54°F in February, with average lows between 23°F and 26°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.1 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 6.3 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 62°F in March to 78°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 45°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 14% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 1.9 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 hold near 87°F in all three months, with average lows between 54°F and 57°F. Together the three months average 6.8 inches of precipitation, about 44% 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 80°F in September to 58°F in November, with average lows between 29°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 4.3 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 2.3 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Salinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy. Summer highs are above 90°F/32°C with cool evenings. The months of June-September often have thunderstorms. Flash flooding may occur in the area. Abó is especially prone to road closures as a result. Spring highs average 75°F/24°C. Fall temperatures are a little cooler. High winds often occur, which may result in trail closures.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Salinas Pueblo Missions
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 34.35°N, 106.21°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 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. October 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 Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Salinas Pueblo Missions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 57°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, with an average low of 23°F and an average high of 49°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 3 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 0.5 inches. The station records about 15.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.2 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 11 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 2.7 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 USC00293649), 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.