La Jara, CO has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is 52 degrees Fahrenheit, and temperatures typically range from a high of 87 degrees in the summertime to a low of 27 degrees during winter months. Precipitation is low throughout the year, averaging around 12 inches annually, with most of that falling during the warmer months. During the summertime, La Jara experiences frequent thunderstorms which typically bring brief periods of intense rainfall before giving way to sunny skies again. Winters are usually dry and mild with occasional snowfall occurring between November and March.
La Jara, Colorado gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Jara averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in La Jara. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Jara gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year