Dinosaur, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Dinosaur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dinosaur.
This week in Dinosaur
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What is the weather usually like in Dinosaur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 273 mm
- 26.1 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dinosaur: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DINOSAUR NM, CO US (USC00052286), adjusted for the elevation of Dinosaur.
Dinosaur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dinosaur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dinosaur?
Dinosaur has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (273 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dinosaur is May–June and August–September. At 5,922 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Dinosaur
What is the hottest month in Dinosaur?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dinosaur?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Dinosaur?
About 10.7 inches (273 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dinosaur?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dinosaur?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dinosaur have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Dinosaur in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 24°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dinosaur?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dinosaur weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dinosaur.
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