Lake County, Colorado has a high desert climate with mild temperatures year-round. Summers in this area are hot and dry with average highs reaching into the upper 80s. Winters are cold but tend to be mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Rainfall is usually light throughout the year, though occasional snowfall does occur during the winter months. The winters also provide some off-season beauty with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making for a picturesque backdrop all year round.
Lake County, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake County averages 141 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 Lake County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 141 inches of snow a year