The climate in Cathedral, CO is generally mild and sunny. The summers are warm and pleasant with temperatures reaching up to 80°F on average during the day. Winters can be cold and dry, with temperatures dropping below freezing from November through March. Precipitation is mostly limited to late spring and early summer, when thunderstorms can bring heavy rains and snowfall in the higher elevations of the area. The surrounding mountains provide protection from extreme weather events and large temperature fluctuations that can occur in other parts of Colorado. Overall, Cathedral offers a mild climate with plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Cathedral, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cathedral averages 95 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Cathedral. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cathedral gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95 inches of snow a year