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

Visitors to Parachute can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in July to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -11°C (12°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Parachute typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 359 mm (14 in). The climate in Parachute shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in October, the wettest month, with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 11 mm (0.4 in) 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Parachute.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 28%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year