Ophir, CO Climate


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / San Miguel County / Ophir / Zip Codes
Ophir, CO is located in the Rocky Mountains and its climate varies greatly depending on the season. Summers tend to be cooler than other parts of Colorado due to its higher elevation and plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Winters are usually chilly with temperatures dropping to -20°F at night, but this is often accompanied by plenty of snowfall, creating a winter wonderland for those who love outdoor activities. Temperatures during the spring and fall months range from 40°F to 80°F and rainfall is less frequent. In general, Ophir has a mild climate with warm summers, cold winters, and pleasant temperatures during both spring and fall.

Ophir, Colorado gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ophir averages 154 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Ophir. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ophir gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 74 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 154 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ophir is 5.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Colorado.

8.2 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Ophir, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOphir, ColoradoUnited States
  25.0 in.38.1 in.
  153.9 in.27.8 in.
  117.7 days106.2 days
  244 days205 days
  74.3°85.8°
  0.9°21.7°
  5.77
  5.44.3
  9695 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 Ophir with an average high temperature of 74.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Colorado. In Ophir, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ophir are July, August and June.
In Ophir, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ophir with an average of 0.9°. This is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
In Ophir, there are 259.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
In Ophir, there are 46.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
Humidity is very low in Ophir, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Ophir with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.0 inches in Ophir means that it is one of the wettest places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Ophir with 14.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 117.7 rainy days annually in Ophir, which is one of the rainiest places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 153.9 inches in Ophir means that it is one of the snowiest places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Ophir with 27.7 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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