Ridgway, CO has a semi-arid climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. Summers are warm and sunny, with occasional thunderstorms in the afternoons. Winters are usually cold and dry, with occasional snowfall in the higher elevations. Spring and autumn are generally mild transitions between the two seasons. The area is relatively dry overall, with annual precipitation averaging around 12 inches per year. In general, Ridgway enjoys comfortable temperatures and sunshine throughout most of the year, making it an ideal location for outdoor recreation activities such as biking, hiking and camping.
Ridgway, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ridgway averages 75 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Ridgway. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ridgway gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 75 inches of snow a year