Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Weather Forecast
Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) weather: 51°F, light rain. 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 51°F (11°C) in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with light rain. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 47°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 61%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - 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 much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 53°F is 19.8°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 11:22AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 25 at 2:21PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Weather in Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:28 PM, Sep 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 47° | 61% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 46° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 51° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 54° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 53° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 19% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 50° | 5% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 51° | 3% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 52° | 4% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 51° | 3% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 50° | 6% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 51° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 51° | 3% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 51° | 6% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 52° | 3% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
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 | 82° | 56° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 48° | 1,8 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)
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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 51°F (11°C) with light rain. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 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 1:28 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 September 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
