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United States / Colorado / Glenwood Springs Metro Area / Garfield County / Battlement Mesa / Zip Codes
Battlement Mesa, Colorado has a mild climate that is perfect for year-round outdoor activities. During the winter months, temperatures can dip below freezing, but sunny days stay warm. The summer months are hot, with temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s on some days. Precipitation is light throughout the year, although snowfall does accumulate to make for a beautiful winter season. Overall, Battlement Mesa provides a pleasant climate with plenty of sunshine and moderate temperatures.

Battlement Mesa, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Battlement Mesa averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Battlement Mesa. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Battlement Mesa gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Battlement Mesa is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.1 Summer - 5 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Battlement Mesa, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBattlement Mesa, ColoradoUnited States
  15.0 in.38.1 in.
  42.4 in.27.8 in.
  89.3 days106.2 days
  242 days205 days
  90.7°85.8°
  11.9°21.7°
  6.97
  64.3
  5489 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 Battlement Mesa with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Battlement Mesa, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Battlement Mesa are September, May and June.
In Battlement Mesa, there are 40.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Battlement Mesa with an average of 11.9°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Battlement Mesa, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Battlement Mesa, there are 7.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity is very low in Battlement Mesa, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
October is the wettest month in Battlement Mesa with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.0 inches in Battlement Mesa means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
March is the rainiest month in Battlement Mesa with 8.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 89.3 rainy days annually in Battlement Mesa, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Battlement Mesa means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. December is the snowiest month in Battlement Mesa with 11.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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