Zip 80469 (Phippsburg, CO) Climate

The climate in 80469 Phippsburg, CO is typically mild with cool temperatures throughout the year. During summer months, temperatures generally reach into the high 70s and low 80s with moderate humidity. Winters are cold but typically mild with average temperatures in the upper 30s and low 40s. Rainfall is relatively light throughout the year with some snowfall during winter months. Overall, 80469 Phippsburg has an enjoyable climate perfect for outdoor activities all year round.

Phippsburg (zip 80469), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Phippsburg (zip 80469) averages 122 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 Phippsburg (zip 80469). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Phippsburg (zip 80469) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 122 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80469 zip code is 5.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 3.4 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 80469 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Phippsburg, Colorado	United States
	17.5 in.	38.1 in.
	122.2 in.	27.8 in.
	105.1 days	106.2 days
	243 days	205 days
	77.5°	85.8°
	5.7°	21.7°
	5.9	7
	5.7	4.3
	7523 ft.	2443 ft.

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 80469 zip code with an average high temperature of 77.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 80469 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 80469 zip code are July, August and June.

In the 80469 zip code, there are 0.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 80469 zip code with an average of 5.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80469 zip code, there are 218.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80469 zip code, there are 29.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 80469 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 80469 zip code with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.5 inches in the 80469 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 80469 zip code with 10.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 105.1 rainy days annually in the 80469 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 122.2 inches in the 80469 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 80469 zip code with 20.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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