Alamosa, CO has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm to hot and dry, while winters are cold and snowy. Average high temperatures in the summer range from 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit (26-32 Celsius), while average low temperatures in the winter range from 10-25 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to -4 Celsius). Precipitation is low, averaging around 14 inches annually. Despite relatively low precipitation, Alamosa does experience occasional thunderstorms during the summer months. Overall, it's a pleasant climate that provides plenty of sunshine all year round!
Alamosa, Colorado gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alamosa averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in Alamosa. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alamosa gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 66 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 -2
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year