The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Delta County is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado. June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Delta County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
Delta County
has a fairly mild & sunny climate
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year
Rainfall
Delta County, Colorado gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sunshine
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Delta County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Snow
Delta County averages 23-41* inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
*depending on location
Overall Precipitation
Delta County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63-79 days per year depending on location. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
Climate Averages
Delta County
United States
Rainfall
9.2 – 12.7 inches
38.1 inches
Snowfall
23.1 – 40.5 inches
27.8 inches
Precipitation
62.7 – 78.9 days
106.2 days
Sunny
242 days
205 days
Avg. July High
89.7°
85.8°
Avg. Jan. Low
15.0°
21.7°
Comfort Index (higher=better)
7.2 – 7.4
7
UV Index
6.1
4.3
Elevation
4957 – 6975 feet
2443 feet
