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Rifle, CO vs Parachute, CO

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On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Parachute. Rifle averages 242 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Parachute, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. Rifle, Colorado gets 14.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Parachute averages 42.4 inches of snow per year. Rifle averages 46.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Parachute, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 90.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11.9
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42.4 inches of snow a year

Rifle, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 90.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.2
Rain: averages 14.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46.5 inches of snow a year

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Parachute

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Parachute is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

6.9 / 10

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Parachute, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Rifle

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rifle is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

6.9 / 10

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Rifle, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Rifle, CO	Parachute, CO
January	38° / 12°	38° / 12°
February	44° / 18°	44° / 18°
March	55° / 26°	55° / 25°
April	64° / 32°	64° / 31°
May	74° / 40°	74° / 39°
June	85° / 47°	85° / 46°
July	91° / 54°	91° / 53°
August	88° / 52°	88° / 52°
September	79° / 44°	79° / 43°
October	66° / 33°	66° / 32°
November	50° / 23°	50° / 22°
December	38° / 14°	38° / 13°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Rifle / Parachute

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	31 / 31	7 / 7	6 / 5
February	0 / 0	27 / 27	7 / 7	4 / 4
March	0 / 0	26 / 27	8 / 9	2 / 2
April	0 / 0	15 / 16	8 / 8	1 / 1
May	1 / 1	3 / 4	8 / 8	0 / 0
June	9 / 8	0 / 0	6 / 6	0 / 0
July	18 / 18	0 / 0	7 / 8	0 / 0
August	13 / 12	0 / 0	8 / 8	0 / 0
September	2 / 2	2 / 2	8 / 8	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	15 / 16	7 / 7	1 / 0
November	0 / 0	27 / 27	7 / 7	3 / 3
December	0 / 0	31 / 31	7 / 7	6 / 5

July is the hottest month for Rifle with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Rifle, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rifle are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Parachute with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Parachute, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Parachute are September, May and June.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rifle with an average of 12.2°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Parachute with an average of 11.9°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 42.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 40.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 176.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 6.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 7.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

October is the wettest month in Rifle with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.4 inches in Rifle means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.

October is the wettest month in Parachute with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.0 inches in Parachute means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.

March is the rainiest month in Rifle with 8.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 87.7 rainy days annually in Rifle, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

March is the rainiest month in Parachute with 8.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 89.3 rainy days annually in Parachute, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.5 inches in Rifle means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Parachute means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado.

December is the snowiest month in Rifle with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Parachute with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Rifle, CO vs Parachute, CO

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Rifle / Parachute

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rifle with an average of 12.2°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Parachute with an average of 11.9°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 42.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 40.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 176.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 46.5 inches in Rifle means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Parachute means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado.

December is the snowiest month in Rifle with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Parachute with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Rifle / Parachute

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rifle with an average of 12.2°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Parachute with an average of 11.9°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 42.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.In Parachute, there are 40.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 176.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.In Parachute, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 46.5 inches in Rifle means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Parachute means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado.

December is the snowiest month in Rifle with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Parachute with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rifle with an average of 12.2°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Parachute with an average of 11.9°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 42.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 40.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Rifle, there are 176.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Parachute, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 46.5 inches in Rifle means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Parachute means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado.

December is the snowiest month in Rifle with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Parachute with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.