Climate Insights for Cholla Airport

San Juan County, Colorado, United States

Hottest
July
32°C peak
Coldest
January
-7°C low
Wettest
May
67mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cholla Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 377mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 67mm of rainfall. Cholla Airport 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 -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 82cm 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: -1° Min: -7° Feb Max: 10° Average: 0° Min: -6° Mar Max: 15° Average: 6° Min: -1° Apr Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 3° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jun Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 15° Jul Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 17° Aug Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Sep Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Oct Max: 21° Average: 12° Min: 5° Nov Max: 14° Average: 5° Min: -1° Dec Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Cholla Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -1°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°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: 21mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 14mm Apr Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cholla Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 377mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 67mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 11mm. That's 56mm 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 82cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Cholla Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cholla Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Cholla 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 July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 124mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 54mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 15°
Jun 22°
Jul 25°
Aug 23°
Sep 21°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Cholla Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Cholla 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
-7 °C
7 °C
20 km/h
21 mm
14 cm
Feb
-6 °C
10 °C
22 km/h
22 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
34 mm
14 cm
Apr
3 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
41 mm
13 cm
May
8 °C
23 °C
25 km/h
67 mm
2 cm
Jun
15 °C
31 °C
24 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
32 °C
22 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
31 °C
22 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
19 mm
1 cm
Oct
5 °C
21 °C
21 km/h
22 mm
6 cm
Nov
-1 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
16 mm
10 cm
Dec
-5 °C
9 °C
20 km/h
11 mm
7 cm
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