Durango Mountain Resort (CO) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Durango Mountain Resort, Colorado, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Durango Mountain Resort experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 795 mm (31 in) yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

The climate in Durango Mountain Resort shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 117 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation during the wettest month December, distributed over 20 snowy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 20 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall over 7 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Durango Mountain Resort Temperature page.

Durango Mountain Resort's average annual precipitation is 795 mm (31 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

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 Durango Mountain Resort (CO)'s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Durango Mountain Resort (CO) Climate page.