UNESCO World Heritage Site in Colorado

Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Weather Forecast

Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) weather: 45°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 45°F now🕔 6:45 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

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 45°F (7°C) in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with clear. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 34°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.

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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 10.1°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 10/10. 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.

Active alerts for Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

⚠️Mon, Nov 2: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Nov 3: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now

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45°F
Clear · feels like 38°F
Humidity51%
Wind5 mph S
Gusts7 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure773 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise7:32 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:45 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Mon, Nov 2: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Nov 3: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

7 PM🌙44°0%5 mph
8 PM🌙41°0%2 mph
9 PM🌙40°0%0 mph
10 PM🌙39°0%3 mph
11 PM🌙38°0%6 mph
12 AM🌙38°0%7 mph
1 AM🌙37°0%9 mph
2 AM🌙37°0%9 mph
3 AM🌙38°0%10 mph
4 AM🌙38°0%9 mph
5 AM🌙38°0%9 mph
6 AM🌙38°0%9 mph
7 AM☀️38°0%9 mph
8 AM☀️38°0%9 mph
9 AM☀️41°0%8 mph
10 AM☀️46°0%9 mph
11 AM☀️48°0%11 mph
12 PM☀️50°0%9 mph
1 PM☀️53°0%10 mph
2 PM☀️55°0%11 mph
3 PM☀️55°0%11 mph
4 PM☀️55°0%12 mph
5 PM☀️54°0%11 mph
6 PM☀️51°0%8 mph

16-day forecast for Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast52° / 34°1%10 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☀️ Clear sky55° / 37°1%12 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast55° / 37°1%10 mph5
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast56° / 43°8%15 mph4
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 44°50% · 0,0 in10 mph5
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle51° / 41°63% · 0,0 in8 mph4
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle47° / 38°89% · 0,4 in12 mph1
Mon, Nov 2🌦️ Light drizzle38° / 27°80% · 0,0 in28 mph4
Tue, Nov 3☀️ Clear sky43° / 26°22%32 mph4
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast51° / 28°11%12 mph4
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast48° / 32°8%6 mph4
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast52° / 38°13%7 mph4
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast54° / 38°10%5 mph4
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast51° / 42°6%12 mph3
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast52° / 37°0%19 mph4
Tue, Nov 10☀️ Clear sky53° / 35°3%24 mph4

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January35°15°0,9 in★★☆☆☆
February42°19°1,1 in★★☆☆☆
March51°27°0,9 in★★★☆☆
April58°32°1,1 in★★★★☆
May67°40°1,0 in★★★★☆
June81°53°1,3 in★★★★★
July84°57°1,3 in★★★★★
August82°56°2,0 in★★★★☆
September72°48°1,8 in★★★★☆
October62°38°2,4 in★★★☆☆
November47°26°0,9 in★★★☆☆
December40°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)

46
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.7 µg/m³
PM103.5 µg/m³
Ozone96 µg/m³
NO₂1.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:32 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Daylight10h 50m
Solar noon12:57 PM
Golden hour (am)7:32 AM - 8:32 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:22 PM - 6:22 PM
Blue hour (am)7:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise6:25 PM
Moonset8:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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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 45°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 51% and wind is 5 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 6:45 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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