Climate Cortez - Colorado
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 42 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 73 | 84 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 16 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 49 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.88 | 0.94 | 1.04 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.40 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 89 | 86 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 42 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 56 | 56 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 17 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.28 | 1.48 | 1.55 | 1.30 | 1.06 | 0.88 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
What is the average weather in Cortez, Colorado?
Cortez experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by hot summers and cold winters with very strong seasonal temperature contrasts. The area is generally dry, receiving low annual precipitation, though there is a small increase in late summer. Winters bring significant snowfall, despite the overall dry conditions.
Cortez Climate Graph - Colorado Climate Chart
Daily normals Cortez - Colorado - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 41.6 | 15.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 41.7 | 15.5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 3 Jan | 41.7 | 15.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 4 Jan | 41.7 | 15.5 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 5 Jan | 41.8 | 15.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 6 Jan | 41.8 | 15.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 7 Jan | 41.9 | 15.4 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 8 Jan | 41.9 | 15.4 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.01 | 5.10 |
| 9 Jan | 42.0 | 15.4 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 10 Jan | 42.0 | 15.4 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 11 Jan | 42.1 | 15.4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 12 Jan | 42.1 | 15.4 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 13 Jan | 42.1 | 15.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 14 Jan | 42.2 | 15.5 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 15 Jan | 42.2 | 15.5 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 16 Jan | 42.3 | 15.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 17 Jan | 42.3 | 15.6 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 4.09 | 10.40 |
| 18 Jan | 42.3 | 15.7 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 19 Jan | 42.4 | 15.8 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 4.61 | 11.70 |
| 20 Jan | 42.4 | 15.8 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 21 Jan | 42.5 | 15.9 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 22 Jan | 42.5 | 16.0 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 5.39 | 13.70 |
| 23 Jan | 42.6 | 16.2 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 5.59 | 14.20 |
| 24 Jan | 42.6 | 16.3 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 25 Jan | 42.7 | 16.4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 6.10 | 15.50 |
| 26 Jan | 42.8 | 16.6 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 6.42 | 16.30 |
| 27 Jan | 42.8 | 16.7 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 6.69 | 17.00 |
| 28 Jan | 42.9 | 16.9 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 7.01 | 17.80 |
| 29 Jan | 43.0 | 17.1 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 7.20 | 18.30 |
| 30 Jan | 43.1 | 17.2 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 7.52 | 19.10 |
| 31 Jan | 43.2 | 17.4 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 7.80 | 19.80 |
Weather history Cortez - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 70.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 May | - | - | - | - | - |
| 03 May | 71.1 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 May | 75.0 | 46.9 | T | - | - |
| 05 May | 68.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 May | 70.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 May | 61.0 | 26.1 | T | - | - |
| 08 May | 73.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 May | 82.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 May | 81.0 | 36.0 | T | - | - |
| 11 May | 82.9 | 39.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 May | 84.9 | 43.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 May | 91.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 14 May | 90.0 | 46.9 | T | - | - |
| 15 May | 82.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 16 May | 84.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 May | 84.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 May | 77.0 | 41.0 | 0.05 | - | - |
| 19 May | 62.1 | 35.1 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 20 May | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 May | 73.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 May | 75.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 23 May | 77.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 24 May | 81.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 25 May | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 May | 78.1 | 48.9 | T | - | - |
| 27 May | 70.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 28 May | 81.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 29 May | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 May | 80.1 | 37.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 31 May | 73.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
Past weather Cortez
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 77.0 ºF | 42 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 41.2 ºF | 16 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.07 inch | 0.88 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 8 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 91.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 52.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 26.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Cortez - Colorado
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Colorado | |
| County | - | |
| City | Cortez | |
| Zip Code | 81321 | |
| Longitude | -108.59 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 37.35 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 6191ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Cortez - Colorado
| Local Time | 09:18 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Cortez - Colorado
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Cortez weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 65ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 35ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 12.57 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 34 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Cortez
Longitude: -108.586, Latitude: 37.3489
Average weather Cortez, CO - 81321
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 1943-2026
Abbreviations
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