Monument

What is the climate like in Monument?

The best time to visit Monument is typically June – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (8.2/10). Monument is warmest in July, when daily highs average 82°F (28°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 13°F (-11°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 21 in (542 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – October — comfort peaks in September (8.2/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 82°F (28°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 13°F (-11°C)
• Wettest monthMay (3.7 in (93 mm))
• Driest monthDecember (0.7 in (17 mm))
• Annual precipitation21 in (542 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromPalmer Lake, 4 km away (1965-2026)