Cokedale, CO Climate


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Cokedale, CO has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers can be quite hot, with temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C) during the day. Winters are cold, with frequent snowfall and temperatures that can drop down to -20°F (-29°C). The area receives around 13 inches of rain each year, making it relatively dry compared to other parts of the country. Cokedale is known for its strong winds that can reach up to 25 mph on average. Although the climate may be unpredictable at times, the views of the mountain peaks make it a great place to visit for outdoor activities such as hiking or camping.

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

Cokedale averages 63 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 268 sunny days per year in Cokedale. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cokedale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 63 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cokedale is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Colorado.

8.8 Summer - 5.8 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Cokedale, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Cokedale with an average high temperature of 86.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Cokedale, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cokedale are September, May and June.
In Cokedale, there are 22.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cokedale with an average of 17.1°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Cokedale, there are 160.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Cokedale, there are 5.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Cokedale, 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.
August is the wettest month in Cokedale with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.7 inches in Cokedale means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Cokedale with 11.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.9 rainy days. There are 79.7 rainy days annually in Cokedale, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 63.4 inches in Cokedale means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Cokedale with 12.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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