Climate Insights for Rangely

The climate in Rangely is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 275mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 38mm of rainfall. Rangely 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 103cm accumulating over the season.

Rangely has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Rangely is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 275mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 38mm of rainfall. February and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8mm. That's 30mm 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 103cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Rangely is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 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 summer in Rangely, which began on June 21, 2026. Rangely 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 75 days from now.

The best time to visit Rangely is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rangely 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.