Basalt, CO has a mild climate with a wide range of seasonal temperatures. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to the mid-80s Fahrenheit during the day and dip as low as 40 degrees at night. In the winter months, temperatures are much cooler, ranging from highs in the mid-40s to lows in the single digits or even below zero. Precipitation is moderate but varies from year to year. Basalt generally receives less snow than other nearby towns due to its location in a sheltered valley. Snowfall typically peaks in December and January and tapers off by late spring. Overall, Basalt's climate is quite pleasant and suitable for people who enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
Basalt, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Basalt averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Basalt. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Basalt gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 10
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year