Zip 81252 (Westcliffe, CO) Climate

The climate in 81252 Westcliffe, CO is generally mild and pleasant, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius), while in winter, temperatures can dip to below freezing. Precipitation is low throughout the year, typically receiving only 6-7 inches of rain per year. Snowfall in the area averages 76 inches per year. Winds are usually light throughout the year, with occasional gusts during thunderstorms and other inclement weather. Overall, 81252 Westcliffe, CO has a temperate climate and plenty of sunshine all year round.

Westcliffe (zip 81252), Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westcliffe (zip 81252) averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Westcliffe (zip 81252). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westcliffe (zip 81252) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81252 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 4.9 Winter

June, August and July are the most pleasant months in the 81252 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Westcliffe, Colorado	United States
	13.5 in.	38.1 in.
	69.8 in.	27.8 in.
	82.7 days	106.2 days
	273 days	205 days
	80.5°	85.8°
	8.1°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	5.3	4.3
	8159 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 81252 zip code with an average high temperature of 80.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 81252 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 81252 zip code are August, June and July.

In the 81252 zip code, there are 0.7 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 81252 zip code with an average of 8.1°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81252 zip code, there are 203.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81252 zip code, there are 18.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81252 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 81252 zip code with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.5 inches in the 81252 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81252 zip code with 12.4 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 82.7 rainy days annually in the 81252 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 69.8 inches in the 81252 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 81252 zip code with 14.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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