Zip 80101 (Agate, CO) Climate

The climate in 80101 Agate, CO is generally mild and sunny. In the summer months, temperatures tend to average around 80 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity making for perfect outdoor conditions. The area receives an average of about 280 sunny days a year so there is plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities. Winter temperatures average around 35 degrees Fahrenheit with occasional snowfall but it rarely accumulates enough to be a concern. Rainfall is also moderate throughout the year and overall Agate, CO has a pleasant climate that can be enjoyed by all.

Agate (zip 80101), Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Agate (zip 80101) averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Agate (zip 80101). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Agate (zip 80101) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80101 zip code is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

9 Summer - 5.4 Winter

August, June and September are the most pleasant months in the 80101 zip code, 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.

High Temperature

average high temperature in F

July is the hottest month for the 80101 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 80101 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 80101 zip code are June, September and August.

Very Hot Days

# days where the high temperature rises above 90 F

In the 80101 zip code, there are 19.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Low Temperature

average low temperature in F

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 80101 zip code with an average of 13.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Freezing Days

# days where the low temperature falls below 32 F

In the 80101 zip code, there are 177.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Extremely Cold Days

# of days where the low temperature falls below 0 F

In the 80101 zip code, there are 8.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Humidity

percentage of the amount of water vapor in the air

Humidity is low in the 80101 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.

Rainfall

average rainfall in inches

August is the wettest month in the 80101 zip code with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 49% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.2 inches in the 80101 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Rainy Days

# of days with over 1/10 inch of rain

May is the rainiest month in the 80101 zip code with 9.4 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 72.9 rainy days annually in the 80101 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 15% chance of a rainy day.

Snowfall

average snowfall in inches

An annual snowfall of 39.8 inches in the 80101 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. November is the snowiest month in the 80101 zip code with 7.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Snowy Days

# days with measurable snowfall

Snow on the Ground

# of days with over 1 inch of snow on the ground

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