Updated October 2026
Tuzigoot National Monument Weather by Month
Tuzigoot National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 101°F and a low of 67°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 60°F and an average low of 29°F. August is the wettest month, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 0.3 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, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Tuzigoot National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
101°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
29°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
2.2 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
0.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Tuzigoot by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.2 in | 9.9 h |
| February | 65°F | 33°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 71°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 79°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 88°F | 51°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 99°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 101°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 98°F | 66°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 93°F | 58°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 83°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 71°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 0.1 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 60°F | 29°F | 1.1 in | 0.3 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 12.0 in | 1.0 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00028904, 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 Tuzigoot is at that time of year.
Tuzigoot weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 60°F in December to 65°F in February, with average lows between 29°F and 33°F. The average low is at or below freezing in December and January. Together the three months average 3.2 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.6 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 71°F in March to 88°F in May, with average lows between 38°F and 51°F. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 15% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.3 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 101°F in July, between 99°F in June and 98°F in August, with average lows between 59°F and 67°F. The average high is 100°F or hotter in July. Together the three months average 4 inches of precipitation, about 33% 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 93°F in September to 71°F in November, with average lows between 36°F and 58°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in September. Together the three months average 3 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.1 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers are hot! Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). There is no shade on the Pueblo Trail or Marsh Overlook Trail. Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy monsoon rains are common in the afternoons. Winters are cooler, sometimes cold. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows can be around 15F (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. Rainy days are common in the spring.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Tuzigoot
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 34.77°N, 112.03°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 Tuzigoot National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 0.8× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and August the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Tuzigoot National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Tuzigoot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Tuzigoot National Monument, with an average high of 101°F and an average low of 67°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.
December is the coldest month at Tuzigoot National Monument, with an average low of 29°F and an average high of 60°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.2 inches. The station records about 12 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 1 inch of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 0.3 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 6 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00028904), 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.