Gunnison Point

Cliff Overlook providing views of Black Canyon's steep walls

Overlook on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison offering steep-walled canyon views; attracts photographers, hikers and geology enthusiasts exploring the national park’s short trails.

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Gunnison Point
38.5553, -107.6867

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Weather & Climate near Gunnison Point #

Climate

Gunnison Point's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-15°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 12°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
28°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
27°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 16°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-13°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

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