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Carbondale (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Carbondale experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to very cold weather. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Carbondale is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July to a very cold 2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -12°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carbondale has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 400 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Carbondale, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 43 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Carbondale Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Carbondale (CO)

Fri   Dec 27
4°C | -8°C
N 4 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

Sat   Dec 28
6°C | -1°C
NW 1 m/s
2.9 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
11°C | 0°C
W 2 m/s
1.7 mm
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carbondale in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Carbondale?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carbondale?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carbondale?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carbondale?
    September tops the wettest month list with 43 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carbondale?
    June is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.