Climate Insights for Bijou Basin Airport

Hawaii County, Colorado, United States

Hottest
Luglio
33°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-5°C low
Wettest
Maggio
99mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio, Agosto
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bijou Basin Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 432mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 99mm of rainfall. Bijou Basin Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -5° Feb Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -5° Mar Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: 0° Apr Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 4° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 9° Jun Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Jul Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 18° Aug Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 17° Sep Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 13° Oct Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 6° Nov Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: 0° Dec Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -4°
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Average
Min

Bijou Basin Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°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: 17mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bijou Basin Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 432mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 99mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 13mm. That's 87mm less than May, 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 73cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Bijou Basin Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Bijou Basin Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Bijou Basin Airport 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 Luglio at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -5°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 187mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 135mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 9°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 46mm for the entire season. Expect around 29cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

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Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 15°
Jun 22°
Jul 25°
Aug 24°
Sep 20°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Bijou Basin Airport is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°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 Bijou Basin Airport 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
-5 °C
7 °C
17 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
Feb
-5 °C
9 °C
20 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
15 °C
22 km/h
44 mm
16 cm
Apr
4 °C
19 °C
24 km/h
45 mm
9 cm
May
9 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
99 mm
3 cm
Jun
15 °C
30 °C
21 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
20 mm
1 cm
Oct
6 °C
21 °C
20 km/h
23 mm
4 cm
Nov
0 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
21 mm
11 cm
Dec
-4 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
13 mm
8 cm
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