The Edwards, CO Metro Area experiences a dry sub-alpine climate with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature throughout the year is between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average precipitation of only 13 inches per year. Winters can be especially long and cold, with snowfall lasting from October until April. Summers are warm yet short, usually lasting just over two months from June through August. Overall, the climate in Edwards is moderate but can still be unpredictable at times due to its location in the mountains.
Edwards Metro Area, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Edwards Metro Area averages 78 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 244 sunny days per year in Edwards Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Edwards Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78 inches of snow a year