Sawpit, CO Climate


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The climate in Sawpit, CO is one of extreme temperature fluctuations. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while during winter months, temperatures will plummet to below zero. The area experiences a mostly dry climate throughout the year, with occasional snowfall in the winter months that usually melts quickly. Precipitation is sparse and snow accumulation is minimal. Winter visitors should be sure to pack plenty of warm clothing and blankets since nights can get very cold even during the warmer months of the year.

Sawpit, Colorado gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sawpit averages 129 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Sawpit. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sawpit gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 129 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sawpit is 6.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.4 Summer - 4.1 Winter
July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Sawpit, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Sawpit with an average high temperature of 75.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Colorado. In Sawpit, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sawpit are July, August and June.
In Sawpit, 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 Sawpit with an average of 3.5°. This is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
In Sawpit, there are 245.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
In Sawpit, there are 33.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.
Humidity is very low in Sawpit, 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 Sawpit with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.3 inches in Sawpit means that it is one of the wettest places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Sawpit with 13.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 109.8 rainy days annually in Sawpit, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 129.3 inches in Sawpit means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Sawpit with 25.0 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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