Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Hesperus Ski Area
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The ski season in Hesperus Ski Area typically runs January, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is May–October, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Hesperus Ski Area at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in January (3°C). The wettest month is August (54 mm) and the driest June (17 mm), with about 470 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Hesperus Ski Area
2,590 mThe climate in Hesperus Ski Area through the year
When to go
Hesperus Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 97 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 3°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 60 % of the time. November–February and April are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–59. The lowest score is in March (48), when days are cool at around 8°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 25 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. August is the wettest month with 54 mm and June the driest with 17 mm, out of about 470 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 50 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June. Hesperus Ski Area lies about 2,600 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 17 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Hesperus Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): May–October, up to 93
- City break (15–25 °C): April–November, up to 94
- Hiking (10–22 °C): March–June and August–November, up to 91
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): February–June and September–November, up to 96
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Hesperus Ski Area is the 110th warmest over the year and the 55th driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In June, when Hesperus Ski Area scores 97, Durango Mountain Resort (43 km away) scores 92 and Kendall Mountain (67 km away) scores 78. In March, when Hesperus Ski Area is at its lowest, Ski Santa Fe scores 62 and lies 260 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52 | 3° | −14° | 44 mm | 5 | 46 % | 10 h | Cold · ski conditions |
| February | 52 | 4° | −13° | 39 mm | 5 | 45 % | 11 h | Cold |
| March | 48 | 8° | −9° | 34 mm | 5 | 43 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 59 | 13° | −6° | 30 mm | 4 | 48 % | 13 h | Mild |
| May | 90 | 19° | −1° | 24 mm | 4 | 52 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| June | 97 | 27° | 3° | 17 mm | 3 | 60 % | 15 h | Warm |
| July | 82 | 28° | 7° | 51 mm | 7 | 52 % | 14 h | Warm |
| August | 84 | 26° | 6° | 54 mm | 8 | 56 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 90 | 23° | 2° | 51 mm | 6 | 65 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 78 | 17° | −3° | 45 mm | 5 | 61 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 57 | 10° | −9° | 34 mm | 4 | 54 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 51 | 3° | −14° | 48 mm | 5 | 47 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,590 m. Coordinates: 37.30, -108.06.