Climate Insights for Palisade

The climate in Palisade is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 475mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 67mm of rainfall. Palisade 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 159cm accumulating over the season.

Palisade has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 41°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°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.

Palisade is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 475mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 67mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 20mm. That's 47mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 159cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Palisade 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 June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 1km/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 summer in Palisade, which began on June 21, 2026. Palisade 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 -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 78 days from now.

The best time to visit Palisade is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palisade 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.