Applewood, CO Climate


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Applewood, CO has a pleasant climate that is ideal for outdoor activities all year round. In the summer months, temperatures range from highs of mid-80s to lows in the 50s while winter temperatures range from highs in the 40s to lows in the teens. The area receives an average of seventeen inches of precipitation each year, so it's not too wet and not too dry. There is also plenty of sunshine throughout the year with an average of two hundred and ninety six days of sunshine per year. This makes Applewood a great place for anyone looking to enjoy outdoor activities regardless of the season.

Applewood, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Applewood averages 66 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Applewood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Applewood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 66 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Applewood, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateApplewood, ColoradoUnited States
  17.9 in.38.1 in.
  66.3 in.27.8 in.
  81.9 days106.2 days
  244 days205 days
  87.6°85.8°
  19.9°21.7°
  7.27
  5.74.3
  5577 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 Applewood with an average high temperature of 87.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Applewood, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Applewood are September, June and August.
In Applewood, there are 26.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Applewood with an average of 19.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Applewood, there are 144.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
In Applewood, there are 4.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Applewood, 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.
May is the wettest month in Applewood with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in Applewood means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Applewood with 9.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 81.9 rainy days annually in Applewood, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 66.3 inches in Applewood means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Applewood with 13.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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