Wolcott, CO climate
Wolcott has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 10°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Wolcott feels like
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Wolcott 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 | 34° | 10° | 1.3" | 16° – 28° |
| February | 38° | 13° | 1.1" | 21° – 31° |
| March | 47° | 21° | 1.2" | 29° – 40° |
| April | 55° | 27° | 1.6" | 36° – 46° |
| May | 66° | 35° | 1.6" | 45° – 54° |
| June | 77° | 42° | 1.1" | 56° – 64° |
| July | 83° | 48° | 1.3" | 62° – 69° |
| August | 81° | 46° | 1.6" | 61° – 68° |
| September | 73° | 39° | 1.7" | 51° – 60° |
| October | 60° | 29° | 1.4" | 38° – 50° |
| November | 45° | 19° | 1.1" | 23° – 39° |
| December | 34° | 10° | 1.1" | 17° – 28° |
| Year | 58° | 28° | 16.1" |
“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 Wolcott
Wolcott gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year. September is the wettest month and December the driest.
How Wolcott 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 Wolcott averaged 1.3° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+3.1°). The shift is larger than in 57% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Wolcott’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 39°. August is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Wolcott’s climate
What is the coldest month in Wolcott?
January, with a typical high of 34° and a low of 10°.
What is the hottest month in Wolcott?
July, with a typical high of 83° and a low of 48°.
What is the rainiest month in Wolcott?
September, with 1.7 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 16 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Wolcott 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.