Cortez (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Cortez is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Cortez, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cortez typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 326 mm. Cortez can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 44 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 10 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cortez Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Cortez.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 62%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Cortez in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of March, April, June and November are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 44 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
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