The climate in 81240 Penrose, CO is mainly characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers are generally dry and warm, with temperatures averaging in the high 70s to low 80s (F). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures ranging from the 20s to low 30s (F). Precipitation averages around 18 inches per year, mostly concentrated in the spring and late fall months. During the summer months, it is not uncommon for the area to experience occasional thunderstorms, along with a few days of high humidity.
Penrose (zip 81240), Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Penrose (zip 81240) averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 251 sunny days per year in Penrose (zip 81240). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Penrose (zip 81240) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year