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Exploring Cottonwood

The city of Cottonwood has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Cottonwood include:

• Northeast Entrance Badlands
• Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
• Badlands Wall
• Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
• Chamberlain Pass
• Fossil Exhibit Trail
• Ben Reifel Visitor Center

When is the Best Time to Explore Cottonwood?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Cottonwood, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Cottonwood are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and November have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 8°C and at night it is -9°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 63 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 254 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 32°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 179 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 16°C and -7°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 93 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Cottonwood is 589 mm.