Sheridan, CO has a high desert climate with low humidity. Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s during the day and dropping to the mid-50s in the evening. Winters can be cold with temperatures occasionally dropping below zero, but snowfall is usually light. Spring and fall bring mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The area receives less precipitation than many other parts of Colorado, making it an ideal place for those looking for an arid climate.
Sheridan, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sheridan averages 64 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Sheridan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sheridan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64 inches of snow a year