Climate Insights for Animas Air Park

Thurston County, Colorado, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
March
64mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Animas Air Park is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 550mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 64mm of rainfall. Animas Air Park is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Animas Air Park experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -5° Min: -11° Feb Max: 4° Average: -3° Min: -9° Mar Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -5° Apr Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -2° May Max: 20° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jun Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 9° Jul Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 12° Aug Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Oct Max: 17° Average: 8° Min: 1° Nov Max: 10° Average: 1° Min: -5° Dec Max: 4° Average: -4° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Animas Air Park has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 53mm Feb Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 56mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 44mm Apr Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 20mm Dec Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow

Animas Air Park is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 550mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 64mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 29mm. That's 35mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Animas Air Park receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Animas Air Park is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Animas Air Park, which began on June 21, 2026. Animas Air Park is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 9 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 102mm over the season and a monthly average of 34mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Expect around 23cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 174mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Expect around 158cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -3°
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 18°
Jul 20°
Aug 19°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov
Dec -4°

The best time to visit Animas Air Park is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Animas Air Park based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
2 °C
7 km/h
55 mm
53 cm
Feb
-9 °C
4 °C
7 km/h
62 mm
56 cm
Mar
-5 °C
8 °C
8 km/h
64 mm
44 cm
Apr
-2 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
29 mm
12 cm
May
3 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
37 mm
4 cm
Jun
9 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
7 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
60 mm
3 cm
Nov
-5 °C
10 °C
7 km/h
37 mm
20 cm
Dec
-10 °C
4 °C
7 km/h
57 mm
49 cm
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