Mineral County, CO is a generally dry and mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, while nighttime temperatures usually hover around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, temperatures can drop to as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit but usually stay above 20 degrees. Precipitation is fairly light throughout the year, with most of it falling in the form of snow during the winter months. The area is known for its sunny days and relatively low humidity levels.
Mineral County, Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mineral County averages 175 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Mineral County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mineral County 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 74 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 175 inches of snow a year