Zip 81653 (Slater, CO) Climate

The climate in 81653 Slater, CO is generally dry and temperate. Summers are warm while winters tend to be cool and snowy. The average temperature during the summer months is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius), while the winter temperatures range from 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 to 7 Celsius). Precipitation is quite low, averaging at only 10 inches (25 cm) per year. Despite the dry climate, there are still occasional rain showers throughout the year. Overall, this region enjoys a pleasant climate with moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine for most of the year.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81653 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 4.3 Winter

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in the 81653 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Slater, Colorado	United States
	12.7 in.	38.1 in.
	68.5 in.	27.8 in.
	75.3 days	106.2 days
	234 days	205 days
	84.6°	85.8°
	8.6°	21.7°
	6.6	7
	5.8	4.3
	6771 ft.	2443 ft.

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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 81653 zip code with an average high temperature of 84.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 81653 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 81653 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 81653 zip code, there are 9.1 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 81653 zip code with an average of 8.6°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81653 zip code, there are 195.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81653 zip code, there are 21.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in the 81653 zip code, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in the 81653 zip code with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.7 inches in the 81653 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in the 81653 zip code with 8.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 75.3 rainy days annually in the 81653 zip code, 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 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 68.5 inches in the 81653 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 81653 zip code with 13.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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8.9 Summer - 4.3 Winter

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