Ward, CO has a mild climate that is typical of mountain towns in Colorado. Winters are typically cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping below freezing at night. Summers are generally mild and sunny, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s in July and August. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with rain and snow falling on average for about two thirds of the days each month. Ward experiences all four seasons, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, skiing and snowboarding.
Ward, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ward averages 147 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 249 sunny days per year in Ward. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ward gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 147 inches of snow a year