Zip 81224 (Crested Butte, CO) Climate

The climate in 81224 Crested Butte, CO is typically considered to be a mountain climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperatures range between 50-70°F (10-20°C) with occasional thunderstorms and snowfall even during the warmer months. Winter temperatures can reach lows of -15°F (-25°C) and often see significant snowfall throughout the season. Crested Butte's elevation of 8900 feet makes it's climate milder than many other cities located at similar altitudes. This along with its close proximity to multiple ski resorts make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for winter sports opportunities as well as summer hiking and mountain biking activities.

Crested Butte (zip 81224), Colorado gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Crested Butte (zip 81224) averages 197 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 255 sunny days per year in Crested Butte (zip 81224). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Crested Butte (zip 81224) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 74 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -6
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 197 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81224 zip code is 5.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Colorado.

8.3 Summer - 3 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 81224 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Crested Butte, Colorado	United States
	20.0 in.	38.1 in.
	196.9 in.	27.8 in.
	108.9 days	106.2 days
	255 days	205 days
	73.6°	85.8°
	-5.8°	21.7°
	5.4	7
	5.4	4.3
	8865 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 81224 zip code with an average high temperature of 73.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Colorado. In the 81224 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 81224 zip code are July, August and June.

In the 81224 zip code, there are 0.0 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 81224 zip code with an average of -5.8°. This is one of the coldest places in Colorado.

In the 81224 zip code, there are 251.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.

In the 81224 zip code, there are 68.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in the 81224 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 81224 zip code with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 26% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.0 inches in the 81224 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81224 zip code with 12.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 108.9 rainy days annually in the 81224 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 196.9 inches in the 81224 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Colorado. December is the snowiest month in the 81224 zip code with 36.9 inches of snow, and 10 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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