Rico, CO climate
Rico has cold winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 72°, a January night drops to 11°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Rico feels like
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Rico 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 | 37° | 11° | 2.4" | 17° – 30° |
| February | 37° | 13° | 2.4" | 21° – 32° |
| March | 44° | 19° | 2.2" | 26° – 37° |
| April | 48° | 25° | 1.8" | 32° – 42° |
| May | 57° | 32° | 1.9" | 40° – 49° |
| June | 67° | 40° | 0.9" | 49° – 58° |
| July | 72° | 46° | 2.4" | 55° – 63° |
| August | 69° | 45° | 2.5" | 54° – 60° |
| September | 63° | 38° | 2.3" | 46° – 54° |
| October | 53° | 29° | 2.2" | 37° – 45° |
| November | 43° | 19° | 1.9" | 23° – 38° |
| December | 35° | 12° | 2.4" | 18° – 30° |
| Year | 52° | 27° | 25.3" |
“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 Rico
Rico gets 25 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Rico 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 Rico averaged 2.2° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+3.4°). The shift is larger than in 97% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Rico’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 23° to 38°. August is the most reliable, staying within 6°.
Common questions about Rico’s climate
What is the coldest month in Rico?
January, with a typical high of 37° and a low of 11°.
What is the hottest month in Rico?
July, with a typical high of 72° and a low of 46°.
What is the rainiest month in Rico?
August, with 2.5 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 25 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Rico 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.