Fairplay, CO has a mild climate that is typical of the Rocky Mountains. The summers are warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the high 80s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dipping into the teens and twenties Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation throughout the year, with most of it falling in the form of snow during winter months. Spring and fall bring pleasant weather ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and more.
Fairplay, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairplay averages 145 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Fairplay. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairplay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 71 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 145 inches of snow a year