Cascade-Chipita Park (CO) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

On average, Cascade-Chipita Park receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 514 mm (20 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, July receives substantial rainfall, averaging 102 mm (4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November brings less snow/rainfall, with 10 mm (0.4 in) over 5 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). The city receives 340 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Cascade-Chipita Park Temperature page.

Cascade-Chipita Park's average annual precipitation is 514 mm (20 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm (50 in) of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Cascade-Chipita Park (CO)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cascade-Chipita Park (CO) Climate page.