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Grand Junction Climate

Colorado, United States of America · population 60,358 · 283 weather stations within 200 km · records 1849 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
18.9°C
Warmest month · July
33.8°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-8.5°C
Typical overnight low

Grand Junction has an average annual daytime high of 18.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 33.8°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -8.5°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January3.3°C-8.5°CColdest
February7.8°C-4.9°C
March12.8°C-1.1°C
April18.6°C3.2°C
May24.4°C8.2°C
June30.4°C12.7°C
July33.8°C16.6°CWarmest
August32.0°C15.4°C
September27.5°C10.5°C
October20.5°C4.5°C
November11.2°C-1.7°C
December4.7°C-7.0°C

Temperature range across the year

-10°1°13°24°36°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2025
+2.1°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1849
-2.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Grand Junction getting hotter?

Since 1900, Grand Junction's average temperature has risen by +1.7°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1849, warming totals +2.3°C.

10.9°11.5°12.1°12.7°13.3°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Grand Junction?

Grand Junction's average annual daytime high is 18.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 33.8°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -8.5°C.

What is the warmest month in Grand Junction?

July is the warmest month in Grand Junction, with typical daytime highs of 33.8°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Grand Junction?

2025 is the hottest year on record for Grand Junction, running +2.1°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Grand Junction getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Grand Junction has warmed by roughly +1.7°C.

When is the best time to visit Grand Junction?

April to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.