Zip 81137 (Ignacio, CO) Climate

The climate in 81137 Ignacio, CO is characterized by warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature ranges from a low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit in January to a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, with an average of 16 inches per year. The area typically experiences around 150 days of sunshine each year with no significant periods of rainfall or snowfall during the summer months. During the winter months, Ignacio receives an average of 80 inches of snowfall annually. This creates ideal conditions for both outdoor activities and winter sports.

Ignacio (zip 81137), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ignacio (zip 81137) averages 51 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Ignacio (zip 81137). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ignacio (zip 81137) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 51 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81137 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.6 Summer - 5 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 81137 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Ignacio, 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 81137 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 81137 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 81137 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 81137 zip code, there are 18.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 81137 zip code with an average of 10.5°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81137 zip code, there are 197.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81137 zip code, there are 9.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81137 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 81137 zip code with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.6 inches in the 81137 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81137 zip code with 11.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 87.1 rainy days annually in the 81137 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 51.0 inches in the 81137 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 81137 zip code with 14.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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