Climate Insights for Animas Air Park

The climate in Animas Air Park is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 501mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 62mm of rainfall. Animas Air Park is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Animas Air Park experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Animas Air Park has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Animas Air Park is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 501mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 62mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 49mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Animas Air Park receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 214cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Animas Air Park is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Animas Air Park, which began on March 20, 2026. Animas Air Park 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Animas Air Park is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Animas Air Park 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.