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Westcliffe, CO is known for its mild climate year-round. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the mid-80s Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the low 50s at night. In the winter, temperatures average in the mid-40s during the day and can get as cold as 10F at night. The area also receives an average of just over 15 inches of precipitation per year, mostly in the form of snow during winter months. Winters are usually dry and sunny with plenty of outdoor activities available during this time of year.

Westcliffe, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westcliffe averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westcliffe gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Westcliffe is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 4.9 Winter
June, August and July are the most pleasant months in Westcliffe, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWestcliffe, ColoradoUnited States
  13.5 in.38.1 in.
  69.8 in.27.8 in.
  82.7 days106.2 days
  260 days205 days
  80.5°85.8°
  8.1°21.7°
  6.77
  5.34.3
  7867 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 Westcliffe with an average high temperature of 80.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Westcliffe, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Westcliffe are August, June and July.
In Westcliffe, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Westcliffe with an average of 8.1°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Westcliffe, there are 203.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Westcliffe, there are 18.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Westcliffe, 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.
August is the wettest month in Westcliffe with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.5 inches in Westcliffe means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Westcliffe with 12.4 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 82.7 rainy days annually in Westcliffe, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 69.8 inches in Westcliffe means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Westcliffe with 14.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I’ve lived here for almost 2 years. Everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful. The winters are long. But the snow does come and go. The mountains are breathtaking with  More

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Beautiful area with great local ranch folks. We just bought a small ranch property and are fleeing Colorado Springs, which is being overrun by blue state refugees from  More

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Kindof the unknown town near Pueblo, Florence, and CO Springs that people are starting to discover. With Colony lakes, a reservoir, Bishops Castle, the Royal Gorge, and  More

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