What’s the climate like in Crested Butte?
The current climate of Crested Butte features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of -1°C. 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.
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.
On average, Crested Butte gets 381 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 451 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 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 good 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.
Climate Table of Crested Butte
The climate table of Crested Butte shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| 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 |
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: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 381 mm per year, averaging 32 mm per month
- Snowfall: 451 cm per year
- Driest months: 17 mm in February, 24 mm in June and September
- Wettest months: 47 mm in July, 47 mm in August and 42 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Crested Butte
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Crested Butte, 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 Crested Butte
This graph shows how much precipitation Crested Butte, Colorado, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Crested Butte
This graph shows how much snow Crested Butte, Colorado, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Crested Butte
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Crested Butte
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Crested Butte, 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 Crested Butte
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Crested Butte, Colorado, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Crested Butte
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Crested Butte, Colorado, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
