The climate of Crested Butte

The current climate in Crested Butte features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 9°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 Crested Butte, Colorado.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Crested Butte in recent years was 32°C in June 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in February 2016.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Crested Butte gets 381 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 451 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Crested Butte?

The best time to visit Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte. 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 Crested Butte

The climate table of Crested Butte 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
Temp. max (°C) -1 1 6 11 17 24 26 25 22 15 8 0
Temp. min (°C) -14 -12 -6 -2 2 6 10 9 5 -2 -7 -13
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Precipitation (mm) 27 17 29 32 35 24 47 47 24 42 29 28
Snow (cm) 116 51 60 31 5,0 0 0 0 2,4 20 57 108
UV Index 4 4 6 7 9 6 7 6 7 7 5 4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Crested Butte, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Crested Butte

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Yearly Temperature in Crested Butte

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Crested Butte, 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 Crested Butte

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Crested Butte

Average Snowfall per Month in Crested Butte

Total Yearly Snowfall in Crested Butte

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Crested Butte, 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 Crested Butte

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Average weather in Crested Butte by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Crested Butte. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.