Hotchkiss, CO has a semi-arid climate with mild summers and cold winters. In the summer, temperatures are usually in the upper 70s Fahrenheit during the day, cooling off to the 40s at night. Winters can be harsh with temperatures dropping below zero and plenty of snowfall each year. On average, Hotchkiss receives around 17 inches of precipitation annually. The area is generally sunny throughout the year, with over 300 days of sunshine on average.
Hotchkiss, Colorado gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hotchkiss averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 238 sunny days per year in Hotchkiss. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hotchkiss 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year