Zip 80466 (Nederland, CO) Climate

Nederland, CO is situated in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and is known for its picturesque views and mild climate. During the summer months, temperatures generally range from highs in the 70s to lows in the 40s, while winter temperatures can dip into single digits. The area receives average amounts of precipitation throughout the year, primarily in the form of snow during winter months. Overall, Nederland has a pleasant climate that is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing.

Nederland (zip 80466), Colorado gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nederland (zip 80466) averages 118 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Nederland (zip 80466). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nederland (zip 80466) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 118 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 80466 zip code is 6.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.5 Summer - 4 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 80466 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 80466 zip code with an average high temperature of 77.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 80466 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 80466 zip code are July, August and June.

In the 80466 zip code, there are 0.4 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 80466 zip code with an average of 10.5°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80466 zip code, there are 215.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 80466 zip code, there are 20.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in the 80466 zip code, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

April is the wettest month in the 80466 zip code with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in the 80466 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 80466 zip code with 12.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 111.2 rainy days annually in the 80466 zip code, which is one of the rainiest places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 118.3 inches in the 80466 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in the 80466 zip code with 21.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Kim · Nederland, CO

Nederland, Colorado

Over 18 years ago

Nederland is a small town and does not have much to offer if you are not considered an "outdoor" person. The winters are long and the summers are cool, springtime is More