Climate Insights for Colfax

The climate in Colfax is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 588mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 89mm of rainfall. Colfax 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 88cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Colfax vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Colfax is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 588mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 89mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5mm. That's 84mm less than December, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 88cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.

Colfax is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Colfax, which began on March 20, 2026. Colfax 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Colfax is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colfax 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.