Weather in Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde is an archaeological site located in the US state of Colorado. It is home to hundreds of ancient cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Puebloans, who inhabited the area from 600 to 1300 AD. The park encompasses over 52,000 acres of stunning canyons and mesas, including over 5,000 archaeological sites. The climate in Mesa Verde is arid and semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature year-round is approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Average winter temperatures range from 35 to 50 degrees, while summer temperatures range from 75 to 90 degrees. Precipitation is relatively low, averaging about 14 inches per year.