Zip 81416 (Delta, CO) Climate

The climate in 81416 Delta, CO is relatively mild and dry. During the summer months, temperatures generally range from highs in the mid-80s to lows in the mid-50s. During the winter months, temperatures usually range from highs in the mid-40s to lows in the low 20s. The area receives an average of 9 inches of precipitation each year. Snowfall is generally light and typically occurs throughout the winter months. The area's dry and temperate climate makes it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities year round.

Delta (zip 81416), Colorado gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Delta (zip 81416) averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Delta (zip 81416). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Delta (zip 81416) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81416 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Colorado.

8.3 Summer - 5.6 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 81416 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Delta, 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 81416 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Colorado. In the 81416 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 81416 zip code are September, May and June.

In the 81416 zip code, there are 47.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 81416 zip code with an average of 14.7°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In the 81416 zip code, there are 151.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In the 81416 zip code, there are 2.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81416 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.

October is the wettest month in the 81416 zip code with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.2 inches in the 81416 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81416 zip code with 7.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 62.7 rainy days annually in the 81416 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 23.1 inches in the 81416 zip code means that it is one of the least snowy places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 81416 zip code with 6.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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