Gypsum, Colorado has a semi-arid climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. Summers are usually dry and sunny, although occasional afternoon thunderstorms can bring some relief from the heat. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Precipitation levels in Gypsum are generally low, and snowfall can vary dramatically from one year to the next. In general, the climate is mild with warm temperatures in summer and cold temperatures in winter.
Gypsum, Colorado gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gypsum averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Gypsum. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gypsum gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year