Canon City, CO has a semi-arid climate with generally mild temperatures throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry while winters tend to be cool and somewhat drier than other parts of Colorado. Precipitation is generally light with annual averages around 12 inches. The area experiences relatively low humidity year round which helps keep temperatures comfortable even during the summer months. Canon City is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and can experience occasional strong winds during springtime thunderstorms.
Canon City (zip 81212), Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Canon City (zip 81212) averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 250 sunny days per year in Canon City (zip 81212). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Canon City (zip 81212) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year