Climate Insights for Bailey

Meade County, Colorado, United States

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-14°C low
Wettest
July
145mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bailey is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 781mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 145mm 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Bailey 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: -1° Average: -9° Min: -14° Feb Max: 0° Average: -7° Min: -13° Mar Max: 4° Average: -4° Min: -10° Apr Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -6° May Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -2° Jun Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° Oct Max: 12° Average: 3° Min: -3° Nov Max: 5° Average: -3° Min: -8° Dec Max: 1° Average: -7° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Bailey has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 25mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 32mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 47mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 52mm May Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 39mm Jun Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 23mm Nov Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 24mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bailey is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 781mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 145mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 24mm. That's 121mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Bailey receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 274cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 52cm. 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Bailey 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 December, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/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 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

6 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bailey, which began on June 21, 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (6 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 52cm 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 -14 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 82mm over the season and a monthly average of 27mm. Expect around 81cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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
-1 °C
8 km/h
25 mm
25 cm
Feb
-13 °C
0 °C
9 km/h
32 mm
32 cm
Mar
-10 °C
4 °C
8 km/h
50 mm
47 cm
Apr
-6 °C
7 °C
8 km/h
58 mm
52 cm
May
-2 °C
12 °C
7 km/h
110 mm
39 cm
Jun
5 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
96 mm
2 cm
Jul
7 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
3 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
59 mm
5 cm
Oct
-3 °C
12 °C
8 km/h
38 mm
23 cm
Nov
-8 °C
5 °C
8 km/h
25 mm
24 cm
Dec
-13 °C
1 °C
9 km/h
24 mm
24 cm
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