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Cortez weather essentials

Monthly Averages
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Dec
40°F 4°C
13°F -10°C
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Jan
40°F 4°C
15°F -9°C
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Feb
42°F 5°C
17°F -8°C
1 in 2 cm
Mar
53°F 11°C
22°F -5°C
1 in 1 cm
Apr
59°F 15°C
27°F -2°C
1 in 2 cm
May
73°F 22°C
34°F 1°C
0 in 1 cm

Extended Forecast
Saturday
26 Dec
Hi:
22°F -5°C
Lo:
-1°F -18°C
Sunday
27 Dec
Hi:
27°F -2°C
Lo:
7°F -13°C
Monday
28 Dec
Hi:
31°F 0°C
Lo:
11°F -11°C
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Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Cortez

The Crow Canyon Center is a non-profit research center that offers a one week "vacation" in which volunteers help to excavate an ancient Anasazi city.

Attraction type: Educational site; Golf course
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Mese Verde National Park
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Cortez

Known for its ruins, Mesa Verde also has a spectacular petroglyph that is reachable by way of a hike.

Attraction type: National park; Tour
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Cortez Cultural Center
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Cortez

Cultural center that includes interpretive exhibits on Anasazi by the University of Colorado, an authentic Navajo hogan, arts and photographic exhibits.

Attraction type: History museum; Educational site
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Hovenweep National Monument
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Cortez

Located in Utah but near Cortez, this site has six ruins all built around 1200 AD.

Attraction type: Monument; National park; Ancient ruins
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Dolores River Canyon
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 9 attractions in Cortez

The 105-mile stretch of the Dolores River and its surrounding 26,000-acre wilderness area is popular for a variety of outdoor activities.

Attraction type: Canyon; River
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Crow Canyon Archeological Center

A year-round research facility offering guided trips, a museum, a visitors center and one day programs

Attraction type: Natural history museum
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Main Ruins Tour

A jeep tour with Indian guide to see Anasazi ruins and cliff dwellings.

Attraction type: Tour
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Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Monument
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Canyon Trails Ranch Guided Horse Tours
Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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