Collbran, CO Climate


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Collbran, CO has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters. It is located in the western part of Colorado, which is known for its dry climate. During the summer months, temperatures reach up into the mid-80s while winter temperatures can dip below freezing. Snowfall is light compared to other areas in Colorado, but it does get some snowfall throughout the year. The average annual precipitation rate in Collbran is only 13 inches, with most of it being snow so this area receives around 35 inches of total precipitation annually. This low level of rain and snowfall makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping during the warmer months.

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

Collbran averages 55 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 240 sunny days per year in Collbran. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Collbran gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 55 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Collbran is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.6 Summer - 4.9 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Collbran, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCollbran, ColoradoUnited States
  15.4 in.38.1 in.
  55.2 in.27.8 in.
  87.6 days106.2 days
  240 days205 days
  88.4°85.8°
  11.4°21.7°
  77
  5.84.3
  5984 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 Collbran with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Collbran, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Collbran are September, June and May.
In Collbran, there are 25.3 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 Collbran with an average of 11.4°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Collbran, there are 177.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Collbran, there are 8.1 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 Collbran, 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 Collbran with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.4 inches in Collbran means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Collbran with 8.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 87.6 rainy days annually in Collbran, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.2 inches in Collbran means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in Collbran with 13.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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