Cortez Montezuma Co AP Weather Records (USW00093069)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Cortez Montezuma Co AP (USW00093069), Colorado, United States, with 31 years of record.
Key Facts for Cortez Montezuma Co AP
- Cortez Montezuma Co AP (USW00093069) is a weather station in Colorado, United States at 37.31 latitude and -108.63 longitude, 1,799 m (5,903 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1996 to 2026, 31 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Cortez Montezuma Co AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Cortez Montezuma Co AP set a daily record low maximum temperature of 13.3 C (55.9 F) on 30 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Colorado, United States, 37.31 latitude, -108.63 longitude.
- Elevation: 1,799 m (5,903 ft).
- Period of record: 1996 to 2026, 31 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
40 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| Feb | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| Mar | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| Apr | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | -14.3 C (6.3 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| Jun | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) |
| Jul | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Aug | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) |
| Sep | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Oct | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -16.6 C (2.1 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Nov | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 58 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2004 | 43 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2026 | 46 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 66.8 mm (2.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17 January 2023 |
| Feb | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 7 February 2010 |
| Mar | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 15 March 2023 |
| Apr | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) | 24 April 2005 |
| May | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 10 May 2017 |
| Jun | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 17 June 2018 |
| Jul | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 25 July 2005 |
| Aug | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 25 August 2013 |
| Sep | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | 9 September 2003 |
| Oct | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 4 October 2011 |
| Nov | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 8 November 1998 |
| Dec | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) | 1 December 2007 |
Period of Record Coverage
1996 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 184 | 50% | No |
| 1997 | 345 | 95% | Yes |
| 1998 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 2000 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2001 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2008 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 4 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 1 year | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 19 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 7 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | tie | 19 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 17 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 5 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 8 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | tie | 7 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily low max (Tie) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high min | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | tie | 23 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Cortez Montezuma Co AP, US | daily high max | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 13 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
29 complete years, 1997 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8.6 C | -1.06 C |
| 1998 | 9.2 C | -0.49 C |
| 1999 | 9.1 C | -0.55 C |
| 2000 | 10.2 C | +0.53 C |
| 2001 | 9.8 C | +0.15 C |
| 2002 | 9.3 C | -0.37 C |
| 2003 | 10.2 C | +0.51 C |
| 2004 | 9.1 C | -0.59 C |
| 2005 | 9.6 C | -0.04 C |
| 2006 | 9.6 C | -0.09 C |
| 2007 | 9.9 C | +0.21 C |
| 2008 | 8.7 C | -0.98 C |
| 2009 | 9.2 C | -0.45 C |
| 2010 | 9.1 C | -0.60 C |
| 2011 | 9.2 C | -0.51 C |
| 2012 | 10.4 C | +0.77 C |
| 2013 | 9.1 C | -0.59 C |
| 2014 | 10.1 C | +0.46 C |
| 2015 | 10.2 C | +0.52 C |
| 2016 | 9.9 C | +0.18 C |
| 2017 | 10.5 C | +0.82 C |
| 2018 | 10.1 C | +0.44 C |
| 2019 | 9.0 C | -0.65 C |
| 2020 | 10.0 C | +0.30 C |
| 2021 | 10.2 C | +0.54 C |
| 2022 | 10.0 C | +0.32 C |
| 2023 | 9.4 C | -0.25 C |
| 2024 | 10.4 C | +0.77 C |
| 2025 | 10.5 C | +0.83 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1996 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 2021 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 31 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) | 2011 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 31 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | 2003 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 29 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) | 2003 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 29 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 73 days | 1999 | 43 days | 29 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1997 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2000 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2001 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2002 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2003 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2004 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2005 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2006 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2007 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2008 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2009 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2010 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2011 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2013 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2014 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2015 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2016 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2017 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2018 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2019 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2020 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2021 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2022 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2023 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2024 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2025 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2026 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1997 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1998 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1999 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2000 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2001 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 2002 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2003 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2004 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 2005 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 2006 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2007 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2008 | -23.8 C (-10.8 F) |
| 2009 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2010 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2011 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2012 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2013 | -26.0 C (-14.8 F) |
| 2014 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2015 | -24.3 C (-11.7 F) |
| 2016 | -21.6 C (-6.9 F) |
| 2017 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2018 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2019 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 2020 | -18.2 C (-0.8 F) |
| 2021 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2022 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2023 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 2024 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2025 | -21.0 C (-5.8 F) |
| 2026 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1999 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2000 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2001 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2002 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2003 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2005 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2007 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2008 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2009 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2011 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2012 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2014 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2015 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2017 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2018 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2020 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2021 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2022 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2023 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2024 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2025 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2026 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1999 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2000 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2001 | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2003 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2004 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2005 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2006 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2007 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2008 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2009 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2010 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 50.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2013 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2014 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 34.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2016 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2017 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2019 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2020 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2021 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2022 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2023 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2024 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2025 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2026 | 47.7 mm (1.9 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | 18 days |
| 1999 | 73 days |
| 2000 | 36 days |
| 2001 | 37 days |
| 2002 | 67 days |
| 2003 | 33 days |
| 2004 | 46 days |
| 2005 | 49 days |
| 2006 | 34 days |
| 2007 | 37 days |
| 2008 | 38 days |
| 2009 | 26 days |
| 2010 | 24 days |
| 2011 | 50 days |
| 2012 | 72 days |
| 2013 | 65 days |
| 2014 | 38 days |
| 2015 | 45 days |
| 2016 | 33 days |
| 2017 | 54 days |
| 2018 | 43 days |
| 2019 | 38 days |
| 2020 | 57 days |
| 2021 | 37 days |
| 2022 | 48 days |
| 2023 | 47 days |
| 2024 | 46 days |
| 2025 | 32 days |
| 2026 | 60 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
29 years with a frostAcross 29 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Cortez Montezuma Co AP falls on 25 May and the median first autumn frost on 27 September, which leaves a median of 128 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +9.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1997 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 25 May | n/a | 25 May | n/a | -2.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 September | n/a | 27 September | n/a | +6.7 days per decade |
| Growing days | 128 days | n/a | 128 days | n/a | +9.5 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-14).