The table below is based on average temperatures at the Panther Junction park headquarters. Temperatures in the higher mountain areas vary about 5-10 degrees below those shown, while temperatures along the Rio Grande can be 5-10 degrees higher. Sunshine is abundant most of the year. Infrequent and brief periods of cloudy weather may occur during the winter months. While snow is rare and generally light, occasional cold fronts can bring temperatures well below freezing.

Month	Average Max. Temp (°F)	Average Min. Temp (°F)	Monthly Precip. Average (inches)	Cumulative Precip. Average (inches)
January	60.9	35.0	.46	.46
February	66.2	37.8	.34	.80
March	77.4	45.3	.31	1.11
April	80.7	52.3	.70	1.81
May	88.0	59.3	1.50	3.31
June	94.2	65.5	1.93	5.24
July	92.9	68.3	2.09	7.33
August	91.1	66.4	2.35	9.68
September	86.4	61.9	2.12	11.80
October	78.8	52.7	2.27	14.07
November	68.5	42.3	.70	14.77
December	62.2	36.4	.57	15.34