Pitkin, CO climate
Pitkin has cold winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 73°, a January night drops to 1°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Pitkin feels like
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Pitkin weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 1° | 1.5" | 9° – 20° |
| February | 33° | 4° | 1.7" | 13° – 25° |
| March | 41° | 12° | 1.6" | 22° – 32° |
| April | 48° | 21° | 1.5" | 30° – 39° |
| May | 58° | 29° | 1.4" | 38° – 47° |
| June | 69° | 36° | 0.8" | 49° – 57° |
| July | 73° | 42° | 1.9" | 54° – 61° |
| August | 71° | 41° | 2.1" | 54° – 58° |
| September | 65° | 34° | 1.7" | 44° – 53° |
| October | 53° | 24° | 1.3" | 33° – 43° |
| November | 40° | 13° | 1.4" | 19° – 33° |
| December | 30° | 3° | 1.7" | 11° – 23° |
| Year | 51° | 22° | 18.4" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Pitkin
Pitkin gets 18 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Pitkin compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Pitkin averaged 1.2° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.7°). The shift is smaller than in 56% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Pitkin’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. November swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 19° to 33°. August is the most reliable, staying within 5°.
Common questions about Pitkin’s climate
What is the coldest month in Pitkin?
January, with a typical high of 30° and a low of 1°.
What is the hottest month in Pitkin?
July, with a typical high of 73° and a low of 42°.
What is the rainiest month in Pitkin?
August, with 2.1 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 18 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Pitkin itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.