Zip 80815 (Flagler, CO) Climate

The climate in 80815 Flagler, CO is generally mild and dry. The area experiences very hot summers with temperatures often reaching the mid-90s during the day, while winters are usually cool with occasional snow storms. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year, with average annual precipitation of around 13 inches per year. The wind in this region is normally from the southwest, especially during the summer months. Overall, this region has a pleasant and semi-arid climate that is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities most of the year.

Flagler (zip 80815), Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Flagler (zip 80815) averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 258 sunny days per year in Flagler (zip 80815). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Flagler (zip 80815) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80815 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Colorado.

8.8 Summer - 5.7 Winter

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the 80815 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Flagler, Colorado	United States
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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.

July is the hottest month for the 80815 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In the 80815 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 80815 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 80815 zip code, there are 37.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 80815 zip code with an average of 14.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In the 80815 zip code, there are 168.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In the 80815 zip code, there are 7.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Humidity in the 80815 zip code is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.

July is the wettest month in the 80815 zip code with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 50% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.4 inches in the 80815 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

June is the rainiest month in the 80815 zip code with 7.6 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 56.8 rainy days annually in the 80815 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 30.2 inches in the 80815 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80815 zip code with 5.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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