Cortez (CO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Cortez, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C (41°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -11°C (12°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Cortez typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 326 mm (13 in). Cortez can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year