Las Animas, Colorado has a semi-arid climate with very hot summer temperatures and cold winters. During the summer months, average highs reach into the upper 80s and low 90s, while during winter, lows drop to single digits or below zero. Precipitation is generally light, and snowfall is minimal because of its location in the plains region of eastern Colorado. In Las Animas, winter days are often sunny and bright while evenings can be quite chilly. Summers may be hot and dry but the lack of humidity helps keep temperatures comfortable during the day.
Las Animas, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Las Animas averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Las Animas. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Las Animas gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year