Zip 80133 (Palmer Lake, CO) Climate

80133 Palmer Lake, CO is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and enjoys a mild climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers generally remain warm with pleasant evenings, while winters are colder and can sometimes be accompanied by snowfall. The area receives an average of around 28 inches of precipitation per year, with most months receiving at least some rain or snow. The climate is ideal for outdoor activities throughout the year, making it a popular destination for hiking, biking, camping and more.

Palmer Lake (zip 80133), Colorado gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Palmer Lake (zip 80133) averages 95 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Palmer Lake (zip 80133). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Palmer Lake (zip 80133) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 95 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80133 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.8 Summer - 5.1 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 80133 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Palmer Lake, Colorado	United States
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	82.8°	85.8°
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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 80133 zip code with an average high temperature of 82.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 80133 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 80133 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 80133 zip code, there are 7.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 80133 zip code with an average of 15.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In the 80133 zip code, there are 177.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80133 zip code, there are 8.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 80133 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 80133 zip code with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.6 inches in the 80133 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 80133 zip code with 13.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 95.4 rainy days annually in the 80133 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 95.3 inches in the 80133 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80133 zip code with 19.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Marianne · Olney Springs, CO

Palmer Lake Co ROCKS!

Over 7 years ago

This little town has their own resivoirs. Outrageous hiking trails. Best water anywhere. Most gorgeous place. Very safe More