Weather on August 22 at Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Based on 53 years of data from Montrose, CO
Elevation Note: Black Canyon of the Gunnison sits at 8,000 ft. Expect temperatures 28°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Montrose, CO at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
August 22nd in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (via Montrose, CO) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 55°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 53 years of records, the warmest August 22nd was in 2025 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1993 (61°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of August 22nd dates historically, with the wettest August 22nd recording 3.3" of rain. The last decade has been 5.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 22nd in Black Canyon of the Gunnison? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96°F | 66°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 96°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 95°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 81°F | 58°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2017 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 90°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 82°F | 57°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2013 | 88°F | 55°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2012 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 90°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 92°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 90°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 93°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 84°F | 50°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2004 | 80°F | 51°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 2003 | 92°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 78°F | 52°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2001 | 83°F | 53°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 2000 | 80°F | 53°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1999 | 78°F | 55°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1998 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 87°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1994 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3" | 0" |
| 1991 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 83°F | 55°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1989 | 79°F | 47°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1988 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 1987 | 85°F | 63°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1985 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 83°F | 54°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1983 | 88°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 85°F | 52°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1980 | 84°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1977 | 86°F | 56°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1976 | 90°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 80°F | 54°F | 0.38" | 0" |
| 1974 | 84°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 75°F | 52°F | 0.89" | 0" |
| 1972 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 82°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
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