Zip 81639 (Hayden, CO) Climate

Hayden, CO 81639 has a moderate climate that offers four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-60s to the low 90s Fahrenheit. Winters bring cold temperatures, usually between 10 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but can be much colder during snowstorms. Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine as well as seasonal rains that help keep the area lush and green. The area receives approximately 16 inches of precipitation annually, with most of it falling in spring and early summer.

Hayden (zip 81639), Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hayden (zip 81639) averages 77 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 Hayden (zip 81639). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hayden (zip 81639) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 77 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 81639 zip code is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 3.8 Winter

June, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 81639 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hayden, Colorado	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	76.6 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	242 days	Unlock
	86.6°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.4	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	6398 ft.	Unlock

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 81639 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Colorado. In the 81639 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 81639 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 81639 zip code, there are 14.5 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 81639 zip code with an average of 4.6°. This is one of the coldest places in Colorado.

In the 81639 zip code, there are 207.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In the 81639 zip code, there are 29.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

Humidity is very low in the 81639 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.

September is the wettest month in the 81639 zip code with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.1 inches in the 81639 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in the 81639 zip code with 9.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 99.3 rainy days annually in the 81639 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 76.6 inches in the 81639 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. December is the snowiest month in the 81639 zip code with 15.7 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Hayden

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Hayden

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

��