Akron, CO Climate


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Akron, CO has a semi-arid climate which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Akron is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Summers are generally hot with temperatures reaching the mid-80s (30 degrees Celsius), while winters usually reach into the teens (below 0 degrees Celsius). Precipitation in Akron averages about 19 inches (48 cm) annually. Most of the precipitation falls during the spring and early summer months, though occasional snowfall occurs during winter. Akron also experiences strong winds throughout the year, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) not being uncommon.

Akron, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Akron averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 254 sunny days per year in Akron. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Akron gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 16
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Akron is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 5.4 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Akron, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAkron, ColoradoUnited States
  16.8 in.38.1 in.
  38.2 in.27.8 in.
  77.1 days106.2 days
  254 days205 days
  88.7°85.8°
  16.3°21.7°
  7.27
  4.84.3
  4659 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 Akron with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Akron, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Akron are September, June and May.
In Akron, there are 36.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Akron with an average of 16.2°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Akron, there are 157.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Akron, there are 7.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity in Akron is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
May is the wettest month in Akron with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in Akron means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Akron with 10.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 77.1 rainy days annually in Akron, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.2 inches in Akron means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Akron with 7.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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