What’s the climate like in Ouray?
The current climate in Ouray features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ouray in recent years was 37°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2016.
On average, Ouray gets 249 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 471 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Ouray?
The best time to visit Ouray for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ouray. 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.
Climate Table of Ouray
The climate table of Ouray 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -6 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 3 | -2 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 9,8 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 43 | 24 | 45 | 26 | 9,5 | 12 |
| Snow (cm) | 100 | 62 | 76 | 40 | 11 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 19 | 66 | 95 |
| UV Index | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 249 mm per year, averaging 21 mm per month
- Snowfall: 471 cm per year
- Driest months: 9,5 mm in November, 9,8 mm in February and 12 mm in January
- Wettest months: 45 mm in September, 43 mm in July and 26 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ouray
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ouray, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ouray
This graph shows how much rainfall Ouray, Colorado, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ouray
This graph shows how much snow Ouray, Colorado, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ouray
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ouray, Colorado. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ouray
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ouray, Colorado. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ouray
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ouray, Colorado, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ouray
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ouray, Colorado, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ouray by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ouray. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
