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Parachute (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Parachute can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Parachute can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 3°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

Parachute typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 359 mm. The climate in Parachute shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, with an average of 41 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Parachute Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Parachute serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Grand Junction, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Grand Junction, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Forecast for Parachute (CO)

Fri   Dec 27
6°C | -1°C
S 2 m/s
7.2 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Sat   Dec 28
9°C | 1°C
S 1 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

Sun   Dec 29
12°C | 3°C
SW 1 m/s
2.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of rain

partly cloudy and small chance of rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Parachute?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Parachute?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Parachute?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Parachute?
    October tops the wettest month list with 41 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Parachute?
    June is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Parachute?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.