Montezuma County, CO Climate

Montezuma County is situated in the southwest corner of Colorado, at an elevation of 4,907 feet. This area has a mild and semi-arid climate, with some areas receiving up to 14 inches of precipitation annually. Winters are relatively mild, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Summers are generally hot and dry, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms providing welcome relief from the heat. The area is also known for its ample sunshine year-round, making it an ideal place to spend time outdoors.

Montezuma County, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Montezuma County averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Montezuma County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Montezuma County 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Montezuma County is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 5.1 Winter

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

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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 Montezuma County with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In Montezuma County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Montezuma County are September, June and August.

In Montezuma County, there are 17.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Montezuma County with an average of 16.0°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Montezuma County, there are 165.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Montezuma County, there are 3.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in Montezuma 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.

September is the wettest month in Montezuma County with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 31% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.4 inches in Montezuma County means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in Montezuma County with 9.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 80.7 rainy days annually in Montezuma County, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 57.8 inches in Montezuma County means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in Montezuma County with 13.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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