Zip 80421 (Bailey, CO) Climate

The climate in 80421 Bailey, CO is generally dry and mild throughout the year. The summers are typically hot with temperatures reaching into the 80s, while winters tend to be cooler with temperatures dropping below freezing at night. Spring and fall offer pleasant weather with occasional rain showers. Snow can occur in higher elevations due to the close proximity of the Rocky Mountains. Overall, Bailey offers a comfortable climate that is suitable for outdoor activities year-round.

Bailey (zip 80421), Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bailey (zip 80421) averages 95 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Bailey (zip 80421). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bailey (zip 80421) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80421 zip code is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.4 Summer - 4.5 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 80421 zip code, while December and March are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Bailey, Colorado	United States
	17.1 in.	38.1 in.
	94.8 in.	27.8 in.
	105.8 days	106.2 days
	245 days	205 days
	76.5°	85.8°
	10.4°	21.7°
	6.1	7
	6.2	4.3
	8681 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 80421 zip code with an average high temperature of 76.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 80421 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 80421 zip code are July, August and June.

In the 80421 zip code, there are 0.1 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 80421 zip code with an average of 10.4°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80421 zip code, there are 226.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80421 zip code, there are 15.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in the 80421 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.

August is the wettest month in the 80421 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 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 17.1 inches in the 80421 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 80421 zip code with 15.0 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 105.8 rainy days annually in the 80421 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 94.8 inches in the 80421 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80421 zip code with 19.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Amanda · Bailey, CO

Honest Review From a Local

Over 4 years ago

This review is coming from a long time local, and will try to be as honest and thorough as possible. Bailey is basically another bedroom community for Denver. Little More

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robert · Bailey, CO

Most people live between 8500 ft and 9200 ft here!

Over 6 years ago

This is an awesome place to live. Tons of open space and beautiful views! Low taxes in Park county as well. I made a great choice moving More

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