Zip 81133 (Fort Garland, CO) Climate

Fort Garland, CO is known for its dry and sunny climate throughout the year. The summers are usually warm with average temperatures reaching into the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures typically remain in the 40s and high 30s. The area experiences a minimal amount of precipitation annually, with an average of about 14 inches of rainfall per year. Snowfall amounts tend to be light in this region due to its location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Because of the arid climate in Fort Garland, it is important to take extra care when outdoors during summer months by drinking plenty of water and wearing sun protection such as hats and sunscreen.

Fort Garland (zip 81133), Colorado gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Fort Garland (zip 81133) averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in Fort Garland (zip 81133). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fort Garland (zip 81133) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 8
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81133 zip code is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 5.2 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 81133 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Fort Garland, Colorado	United States
	11.0 in.	38.1 in.
	44.4 in.	27.8 in.
	69.0 days	106.2 days
	285 days	205 days
	79.7°	85.8°
	7.7°	21.7°
	6.9	7
	5.2	4.3
	7997 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 the 81133 zip code with an average high temperature of 79.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 81133 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 81133 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 81133 zip code, there are 2.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 81133 zip code with an average of 7.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81133 zip code, there are 204.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81133 zip code, there are 18.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81133 zip code, 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.

August is the wettest month in the 81133 zip code with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.0 inches in the 81133 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81133 zip code with 10.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 69.0 rainy days annually in the 81133 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 44.4 inches in the 81133 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 81133 zip code with 8.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Mara · Fort Garland, CO

Simply Amazing!

Over 4 years ago

My husband and I recently moved to Fort Garland Co and we are just so happy. We love the breath taking view of the mountain and the climate is very comfortable and More

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