Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Weather Forecast
Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Colorado. Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with overcast. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 58°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 273 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:08 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 58° | 6% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 64° | 5% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 64° | 5% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 63° | 3% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 63° | 1% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 59° | 32% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 56° | 36% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 56° | 30% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 59° | 26% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 56° | 18% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 56° | 10% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 31% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 59° | 33% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 58° | 31% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 59° | 20% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 60° | 24% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 8 |
Climate in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 15° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 19° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 27° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 32° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 40° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 53° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 84° | 57° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 81° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 72° | 48° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 26° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 20° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Colorado. Its coordinates are 37.2309, -108.4618. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 35% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in?
Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:08 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 273 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 310 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
Popular options include Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
