Climate Insights for Bailey

Meade County, Colorado, United States

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
December
-15°C low
Wettest
July
90mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bailey is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 601mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 90mm of rainfall. Bailey 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 December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Bailey experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -9° Min: -14° Feb Max: -2° Average: -9° Min: -14° Mar Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -10° Apr Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -7° May Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -3° Jun Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Aug Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Sep Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° Oct Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -5° Nov Max: 2° Average: -6° Min: -12° Dec Max: -2° Average: -9° Min: -15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bailey vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°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: 26mm Snow: 20mm Feb Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 29mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 36mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 40mm May Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 32mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bailey is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 601mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 90mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 64mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Bailey receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 226cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 40cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Bailey is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bailey, which began on March 20, 2026. Bailey 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -12 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -15 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 70cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bailey 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
-14 °C
-2 °C
14 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
Feb
-14 °C
-2 °C
16 km/h
38 mm
29 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
1 °C
15 km/h
50 mm
36 cm
Apr
-7 °C
4 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
40 cm
May
-3 °C
9 °C
15 km/h
79 mm
32 cm
Jun
2 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
59 mm
4 cm
Jul
5 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
19 °C
11 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
2 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
37 mm
3 cm
Oct
-5 °C
9 °C
14 km/h
37 mm
19 cm
Nov
-12 °C
2 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
22 cm
Dec
-15 °C
-2 °C
15 km/h
28 mm
22 cm
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