Ken Caryl, CO Climate


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Ken Caryl, CO has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Summers are usually sunny and temperatures can reach over 95 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, with cooler nights. Winters are cold and often snowy, with average temperatures ranging from 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is typically low but there can be occasional rain or snowfall. The area is also known for its frequent windstorms that can cause damage to buildings and trees. Overall, Ken Caryl has a pleasant climate that offers moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Ken Caryl, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ken Caryl averages 71 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 Ken Caryl. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ken Caryl gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ken Caryl is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Ken Caryl, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKen Caryl, ColoradoUnited States
  18.4 in.38.1 in.
  71.2 in.27.8 in.
  80.5 days106.2 days
  242 days205 days
  87.3°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  7.37
  5.74.3
  5761 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Ken Caryl with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Ken Caryl, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ken Caryl are September, June and August.
In Ken Caryl, there are 26.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ken Caryl with an average of 17.1°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Ken Caryl, there are 151.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Ken Caryl, there are 6.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Ken Caryl, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Ken Caryl with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in Ken Caryl means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Ken Caryl with 10.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 80.5 rainy days annually in Ken Caryl, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 71.2 inches in Ken Caryl means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Ken Caryl with 14.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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