Fountain, CO has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity. In the winter, temperatures can be well below freezing and snow is common in December through March. The area receives around 10 inches of rain annually and experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine each year.
Fountain, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fountain averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 248 sunny days per year in Fountain. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fountain 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year