Zip 81327 (Lewis, CO) Climate

Lewis, CO is known for its moderate climate, with hot summers and cool winters. The average year-round temperature in Lewis is around 57 degrees Fahrenheit, with highs of 85 degrees in the summer months and lows of 35 degrees in the winter months. Snowfall is uncommon and precipitation levels are relatively low compared to other areas in Colorado. Overall, the climate makes Lewis an ideal place to visit year-round for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, biking and fishing.

Lewis (zip 81327), Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lewis (zip 81327) averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Lewis (zip 81327). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lewis (zip 81327) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81327 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

8.9 Summer - 5.2 Winter

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 81327 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Lewis, 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 81327 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 81327 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 81327 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 81327 zip code, there are 18.4 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 81327 zip code with an average of 16.4°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In the 81327 zip code, there are 156.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In the 81327 zip code, there are 2.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81327 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.

September is the wettest month in the 81327 zip code with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.2 inches in the 81327 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81327 zip code with 9.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 81.9 rainy days annually in the 81327 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 59.4 inches in the 81327 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 81327 zip code with 14.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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