Ouray (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ouray experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ouray is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Ouray receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 694 mm annually. The climate in Ouray shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 75 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ouray Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Ouray in the United States of America
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
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