Climate Crested Butte - Colorado
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 26 | 30 | 38 | 46 | 57 | 69 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -8 | -3 | 6 | 19 | 29 | 34 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.02 | 1.87 | 1.48 | 1.20 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 38 | 38 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 75 | 72 | 65 | 53 | 38 | 27 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 39 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 9 | -4 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.99 | 2.25 | 2.21 | 1.91 | 2.12 | 2.26 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 28 | 42 |
What is the average weather in Crested Butte, Colorado?
Crested Butte experiences a subarctic climate, defined by very cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The high elevation contributes to noticeably lower temperatures. Precipitation is moderate and spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with significant winter snowfall contributing to the annual total.
Crested Butte Climate Graph - Colorado Climate Chart
Daily normals Crested Butte - Colorado - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 24.8 | -7.4 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 2 Jan | 24.9 | -7.4 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 3 Jan | 24.9 | -7.4 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 4 Jan | 24.9 | -7.4 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| 5 Jan | 25.0 | -7.4 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 7.30 | 7.30 |
| 6 Jan | 25.0 | -7.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 8.70 | 8.70 |
| 7 Jan | 25.1 | -7.3 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 10.20 | 10.20 |
| 8 Jan | 25.2 | -7.3 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 11.60 | 11.60 |
| 9 Jan | 25.2 | -7.2 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| 10 Jan | 25.3 | -7.2 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| 11 Jan | 25.4 | -7.1 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 15.90 | 15.90 |
| 12 Jan | 25.5 | -7.0 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 17.40 | 17.40 |
| 13 Jan | 25.5 | -7.0 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 18.90 | 18.90 |
| 14 Jan | 25.6 | -6.9 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 20.30 | 20.30 |
| 15 Jan | 25.7 | -6.8 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 21.80 | 21.80 |
| 16 Jan | 25.8 | -6.7 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 23.30 | 23.30 |
| 17 Jan | 25.8 | -6.6 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 24.70 | 24.70 |
| 18 Jan | 25.9 | -6.5 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 26.20 | 26.20 |
| 19 Jan | 26.0 | -6.4 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 27.60 | 27.60 |
| 20 Jan | 26.1 | -6.3 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 29.00 | 29.00 |
| 21 Jan | 26.2 | -6.2 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 30.30 | 30.30 |
| 22 Jan | 26.2 | -6.1 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 31.60 | 31.60 |
| 23 Jan | 26.3 | -5.9 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 32.80 | 32.80 |
| 24 Jan | 26.4 | -5.8 | 2.13 | 2.13 | 33.90 | 33.90 |
| 25 Jan | 26.5 | -5.7 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 35.10 | 35.10 |
| 26 Jan | 26.6 | -5.6 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 36.20 | 36.20 |
| 27 Jan | 26.6 | -5.4 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 37.40 | 37.40 |
| 28 Jan | 26.7 | -5.3 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 38.50 | 38.50 |
| 29 Jan | 26.8 | -5.2 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 39.70 | 39.70 |
| 30 Jan | 26.9 | -5.0 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 40.90 | 40.90 |
| 31 Jan | 27.0 | -4.9 | 2.72 | 2.72 | 42.20 | 42.20 |
Weather history Crested Butte - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 66.9 | 42.1 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 71.1 | 37.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 72.0 | 37.9 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 75.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 77.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 77.0 | 39.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 77.0 | 43.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 72.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 78.1 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Sep | 75.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Crested Butte
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 74.1 ºF | 26 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 37.0 ºF | -8 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.11 inch | 2.36 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 38 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 78.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 43.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 27.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Crested Butte - Colorado
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Colorado | |
| County | Gunnison | |
| City | Crested Butte | |
| Zip Code | 81224 | |
| Longitude | -106.98 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.87 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 8888ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Crested Butte - Colorado
| Local Time | 11:45 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:20 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Crested Butte - Colorado
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Crested Butte weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 50ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 18ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 24.13 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 217 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Crested Butte
Longitude: -106.98, Latitude: 38.87
Average weather Crested Butte, CO - 81224
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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