Weather on September 15 at Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

CORocky Mountain8,000 ft elevation
Avg High77°F
Avg Low47°F
Warmest199072°F
Coldest198250°F

Based on 55 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

September 15th in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (via Montrose, CO) typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 47°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 15th was in 1990 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1982 (50°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of September 15th dates historically, with the wettest September 15th recording 1.75" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 15th in Black Canyon of the Gunnison? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202581°F44°F0.58"0"
202478°F50°F0"0"
202371°F44°F0.08"0"
202276°F49°F0.33"0"
202186°F54°F0"0"
202084°F49°F0"0"
201977°F57°F--0"
201889°F52°F0"0"
201781°F46°F1.75"--
201679°F45°F0"0"
201581°F54°F0.48"0"
201484°F50°F0"0"
201369°F52°F0.74"0"
201280°F48°F0"0"
201168°F48°F0.1"0"
201086°F46°F0"0"
200977°F51°F0"0"
200878°F42°F0"0"
200784°F55°F0"0"
200674°F52°F0"0"
200569°F40°F0"0"
200481°F38°F0"0"
200372°F36°F0"0"
200277°F45°F0"0"
200180°F50°F0"0"
200090°F51°F0"0"
199978°F48°F0.25"0"
199877°F50°F0"0"
199778°F52°F0.18"0"
199664°F48°F0.51"0"
199581°F50°F0"0"
199471°F41°F0.13"0"
199364°F35°F0"0"
199280°F56°F0"0"
199175°F38°F0.48"0"
199092°F52°F0"0"
198971°F36°F0"0"
198862°F39°F0"0"
198765°F40°F0.05"0"
198679°F47°F0"0"
198582°F50°F0.79"0"
198485°F53°F0"0"
198383°F50°F0"0"
198260°F39°F0"0"
198181°F48°F0"0"
198082°F48°F0"0"
197974°F44°F0"0"
197878°F46°F0.08"0"
197779°F46°F0.71"0"
197682°F52°F0.86"0"
197570°F45°F0"0"
197465°F47°F1.14"0"
197382°F48°F0"0"
197282°F47°F0"0"
197184°F42°F0"0"

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