Updated October 2026
Wupatki National Monument Weather by Month
Wupatki National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 94°F and a low of 67°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 46°F and an average low of 25°F. July is the wettest month, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February and December, at about 0.9 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, 2.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Wupatki National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
94°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
25°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
1.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Wupatki by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 55°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.9 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 63°F | 36°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 71°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.3 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 92°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 94°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 91°F | 65°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 85°F | 58°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 73°F | 46°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 58°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.4 in | 10.1 h |
| December | 46°F | 25°F | 0.6 in | 0.9 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 8.6 in | 3.4 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00029542, 2.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Wupatki is at that time of year.
Wupatki weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 46°F in December to 55°F in February, with average lows between 25°F and 30°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 2.3 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 63°F in March to 80°F in May, with average lows between 36°F and 52°F. Together the three months average 1.4 inches of precipitation, about 16% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.7 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 94°F in July, between 92°F in June and 91°F in August, with average lows between 62°F and 67°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 3.2 inches of precipitation, about 37% 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 85°F in September to 58°F in November, with average lows between 34°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.4 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
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 100ºF (38ºC), afternoon thunderstorms July–September, and occasional snow in winter and early spring. Dress in layers, as Wupatki weather can change quickly at any time of year. For current weather please visit https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Wupatki
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 35.56°N, 111.40°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 is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.5× 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 Wupatki National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Wupatki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Wupatki National Monument, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 67°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Wupatki National Monument, with an average low of 25°F and an average high of 46°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.1 inches. The station records about 8.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.9 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 3.4 inches of snow a year. February and December are the snowiest months, at about 0.9 inches each. 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 USC00029542), 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.