Crested Butte, CO is known for its beautiful natural landscape and diverse climate. The temperatures in Crested Butte range from an average low of 11°F in the winter to an average high of 82°F in the summer. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Crested Butte boasts a pleasant climate with mild summers and cold winters. While occasional snowfall occurs throughout the year, winter temperatures tend to hover around freezing due to the town's elevation of 8,885 ft above sea level. For those who enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding, Crested Butte is a great place to visit during colder months.
Crested Butte, Colorado gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Crested Butte averages 197 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Crested Butte. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Crested Butte gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 74 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -6
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 197 inches of snow a year