La Salle, CO Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / Colorado / Greeley Metro Area / Weld County / La Salle / Zip Codes
La Salle, CO has a semi-arid climate that is typical of the American Great Plains. As such, it experiences mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature ranges from highs in the mid-90s (F) during July and August, to lows in the low-teens (F) during December and January. Annual precipitation totals are typically between 15 and 20 inches per year. Snowfall averages around 52 inches per year, but can vary greatly depending on the season. La Salle also has a high rate of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities in all seasons.

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

La Salle averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 236 sunny days per year in La Salle. The US average is 205 sunny days.

La Salle gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for La Salle is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.3 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in La Salle, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLa Salle, ColoradoUnited States
  14.6 in.38.1 in.
  40.2 in.27.8 in.
  73.6 days106.2 days
  236 days205 days
  90.9°85.8°
  14.6°21.7°
  7.27
  5.24.3
  4678 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 La Salle with an average high temperature of 90.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In La Salle, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for La Salle are September, May and June.
In La Salle, there are 49.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for La Salle with an average of 14.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In La Salle, there are 164.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In La Salle, there are 8.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity in La Salle is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
May is the wettest month in La Salle with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.6 inches in La Salle means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in La Salle with 9.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.9 rainy days. There are 73.6 rainy days annually in La Salle, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.2 inches in La Salle means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in La Salle with 8.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for La Salle
    See all ()
Write a Review

Start Your Review of La Salle

Jobs
Compare La Salle,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in La Salle, Colorado to any other city in the US.


Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.