Towaoc, CO Climate


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Montezuma County / Towaoc / Zip Codes
Towaoc, Colorado has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer months reach into the mid-90s while winter temperatures average around forty degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives very little precipitation throughout the year with an average of just over 13 inches annually. The majority of the rainfall occurs during the spring and summer months, with July being the wettest month on average. Despite its low precipitation levels, Towaoc does experience occasional snowfall during winter months, making it an ideal place for skiing or other winter sports activities.

Towaoc, Colorado gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Towaoc averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Towaoc. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Towaoc gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 16
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.5 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Towaoc, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTowaoc, ColoradoUnited States
  12.8 in.38.1 in.
  19.7 in.27.8 in.
  61.6 days106.2 days
  247 days205 days
  90.4°85.8°
  15.8°21.7°
  7.37
  6.24.3
  5912 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 Towaoc with an average high temperature of 90.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Towaoc, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Towaoc are September, May and June.
In Towaoc, there are 35.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Towaoc with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Towaoc, there are 169.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In Towaoc, there are 3.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Towaoc, 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.
September is the wettest month in Towaoc with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.8 inches in Towaoc means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Towaoc with 7.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 61.6 rainy days annually in Towaoc, which is one of the least rainy places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 25% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 25% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 19.7 inches in Towaoc means that it is one of the least snowy places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in Towaoc with 4.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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