Mesa County, CO Climate

Mesa County has a semi-arid climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the low- to mid-90s while winter temperatures usually range between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The area typically receives less than 12 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of snowfall during the winter months. During the spring and fall seasons, Mesa County is subjected to occasional thunderstorms and dust storms due to its desert location. Despite its dry climate, many residents take advantage of the area's rivers and lakes for fishing, water skiing, kayaking and other outdoor activities.

Mesa County, Colorado gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Mesa County averages 23 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 Mesa County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Mesa County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mesa County is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.3 Summer - 5.5 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Mesa County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Mesa, Colorado	United States
	11.1 in.	38.1 in.
	22.7 in.	27.8 in.
	71.4 days	106.2 days
	242 days	205 days
	92.1°	85.8°
	16.4°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	5.8	4.3
	6846 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 Mesa County with an average high temperature of 92.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Colorado. In Mesa County, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mesa County are September, May and June.

In Mesa County, there are 50.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Mesa County with an average of 16.4°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Mesa County, there are 141.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Mesa County, there are 3.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in Mesa County, 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.

October is the wettest month in Mesa County with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.1 inches in Mesa County means that it is one of the driest places in Colorado.

March is the rainiest month in Mesa County with 7.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 71.4 rainy days annually in Mesa County, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 22.7 inches in Mesa County means that it is one of the least snowy places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in Mesa County with 5.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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