Valmont, CO Climate


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Valmont, CO has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, temperatures can drop to freezing levels, while in summer, temperatures can rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The area is known for its high winds and low humidity, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Snowfall is quite common during the winter months, making Valmont a great destination for skiing and snowboarding. The region also experiences some dramatic thunderstorms during the summer months. Overall, Valmont offers a diverse climate that supports many different types of outdoor recreation activities throughout the year.

Valmont, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Valmont averages 56 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Valmont. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Valmont gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Valmont is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.4 Summer - 5.7 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Valmont, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateValmont, ColoradoUnited States
  16.6 in.38.1 in.
  55.5 in.27.8 in.
  81.3 days106.2 days
  245 days205 days
  89.7°85.8°
  17.4°21.7°
  7.27
  5.84.3
  5184 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 Valmont with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Valmont, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Valmont are September, May and June.
In Valmont, there are 41.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Valmont with an average of 17.0°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Valmont, there are 154.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.
In Valmont, there are 7.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Valmont, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Valmont with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 38% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.6 inches in Valmont means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
May is the rainiest month in Valmont with 10.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 81.3 rainy days annually in Valmont, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.5 inches in Valmont means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Valmont with 10.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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