Climate Insights for Ordway

The climate in Ordway is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 309mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 52mm of rainfall. Ordway 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 -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season.

Ordway has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -4°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 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Ordway is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 309mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 52mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8mm. That's 44mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Ordway is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Ordway, which began on June 21, 2026. Ordway 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 78 days from now.

The best time to visit Ordway is during May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°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 Ordway 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.