Telluride (CO) Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Telluride, Colorado, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Telluride receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 905 mm (36 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Telluride can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 131 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation over 22 snowy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of -1°C (30°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Telluride Temperature page.

Telluride's average annual precipitation is 905 mm (36 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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