Penrose, CO has a fairly mild climate. The area is prone to warm temperatures during the summer months, while temperatures can drop considerably at night. Winters in Penrose are usually cold and snowy, with occasional bouts of freezing rain or sleet. Spring brings more moderate temperatures and plenty of precipitation. In areas around Penrose, there may be some light snowfall in the spring months. Rainfall is generally moderate year round, with an average of 16 inches annually.
Penrose, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Penrose averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 259 sunny days per year in Penrose. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Penrose gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year