Cortez, CO Weather

Cortez, CO climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Cortez is 13.21 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is October with an average rainfall of 1.55 Inches.

Weather Data

Current Conditions

(Updated: 8:53 AM MST MON NOV 23 2009)

Fair, 34°F	Humidity: 40%	Dewpoint: 12°F
	Wind Speed: NW 9.2 MPH (8 KT)	Heat Index: 34°F
	Barometer: 30.18 in.	Wind Chill: 27°F

Weather Forecast

(Generated: 8:01 AM MST MON NOV 23 2009)

	Hi: 45°F	Rest of today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
	Lo: 6°F
	Hi: 45°F	Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Lo: 11°F
	Hi: 51°F	Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 45 to 55.
	Lo: 21°F
	Hi: 51°F	Thursday: Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 45 to 55.
	Lo: 21°F
	Hi: 51°F	Thursday: Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 45 to 55.
	Lo: 21°F
	Hi: 51°F	Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55. Lows 15 to 25.
	Lo: 21°F
	Hi: 45°F	Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the 40s.
	Lo: 21°F

Moon, Sunrise and Sunset

	Moon Phase: First Quarter Moon	Civil Twilight: 6:33 AM MST	Sunrise: 7:01 AM MST
		Sunset: 4:59 PM MST	Civil Twilight: 5:27 PM MST

Normal Climate

Normal Temperatures

(CORTEZ Weather station, 0.81 miles from Cortez)

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Annual
Max °F	40.8	45.7	53.4	61.7	71.7	83.3	88.2	85.9	78.5	66.6	51.6	42.4	64.2
Mean °F	26.6	31.9	38.9	45.6	54.5	64.4	70.8	69.1	61.2	49.7	37.0	28.5	48.2
Min °F	12.3	18.1	24.3	29.4	37.3	45.5	53.3	52.3	43.8	32.7	22.3	14.5	32.2

Normal Precipitation