Zip 81147 (Pagosa Springs, CO) Climate

Pagosa Springs, CO, is known for having a cool and pleasant climate in the summer and mild winters with plenty of sunshine. The average high temperature in the summer is 81 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperature in the winter is about 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 19 inches of precipitation per year, making it a great climate for activities such as hiking and camping. Additionally, Pagosa Springs experiences about 300 days of sunshine each year, creating ample opportunity for outdoor recreation activities.

Pagosa Springs (zip 81147), Colorado gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pagosa Springs (zip 81147) averages 93 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in Pagosa Springs (zip 81147). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pagosa Springs (zip 81147) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 93 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81147 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 4.6 Winter

June, August and July are the most pleasant months in the 81147 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Pagosa Springs, Colorado	United States
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	82.1°	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 81147 zip code with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In the 81147 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 81147 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 81147 zip code, there are 2.5 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 81147 zip code with an average of 7.8°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81147 zip code, there are 207.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81147 zip code, there are 15.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in the 81147 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 81147 zip code with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.9 inches in the 81147 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in the 81147 zip code with 14.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 6.2 rainy days. There are 103.3 rainy days annually in the 81147 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 93.4 inches in the 81147 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. January is the snowiest month in the 81147 zip code with 21.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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