The climate of Cortez
The current climate in Cortez features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cortez, Colorado.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Cortez in recent years was 39°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in January 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Cortez gets 470 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 78 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Cortez?
The best time to visit Cortez for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cortez. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Cortez
The climate table of Cortez shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
Temp. min (°C) | -8 | -6 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -5 | -8 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 25 | 46 | 35 | 22 | 43 | 20 | 46 | 60 | 90 | 26 | 22 | 35 |
Snow (cm) | 16 | 31 | 7,5 | 3,0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 3,5 | 17 |
UV Index | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Cortez, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Cortez
Yearly Temperature in Cortez
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cortez, Colorado. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cortez
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cortez
Average Snowfall per Month in Cortez
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cortez
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cortez, Colorado. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Cortez
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Average weather in Cortez by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cortez. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.