Montrose, CO has a semi-arid continental climate, meaning that it experiences hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 79°F (26°C) and the average temperature in January is 24°F (-4°C). Precipitation in Montrose comes mainly during the months of April through August with an average of 14 inches per year. On average, the area receives about 220 days of sunshine each year. Snowfall typically occurs from late October into April and can range from light to heavy depending on the winter season.
Montrose, Colorado gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Montrose averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Montrose. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Montrose gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year