Craig, CO has a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers are generally dry with temperatures reaching the low to mid 90s, while winters can be quite cold with lows dipping into the single digits. Snowfall is fairly common during winter months, often dropping several inches of powdery snow throughout the season. Precipitation is low for most of the year, typically ranging from eight to nine inches per year on average. Despite the dry and sometimes extreme temperatures, Craig's climate provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
Craig, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Craig averages 68 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 Craig. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Craig gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year