At 7,500 feet (2,286 m) above sea level on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Plateau, Curecanti includes steep canyons, sagebrush hillsides, riparian areas, and forests of pine, spruce, fir, cottonwood, and aspen. It is mostly high desert with sedimentary and volcanic rock formations. Spring and FallDaytime temperatures range from 44°F to 70°F (7°C to 34°C) with overnight lows from the teens to about freezing (-9°C to 2°C). Snow is common in early spring and late fall. SummerDaytime temperatures are usually in the 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C). Nights are usually 40°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C). The wind often picks up at 12 pm and continues through the afternoon. Beware if you are boating in the middle of Blue Mesa Reservoir. Thunderstorms are common on summer afternoons. WinterDaytime termpatures usually reach 20°F to 30°F (-7°C to -1°C) and lows often dip below zero (-18°C). Snow levels reach one foot (.3 m) in the lowlands and double that in higher elevations. Loading weather forecast... Monthly Averages
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Last updated: May 28, 2024