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The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below
The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rifle, Colorado, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12°F (-11.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a cold month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C). The introduction of February sees an average high-temperature of an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C), hardly deviating from January. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C). With the onset of March, Rifle's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from February's 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a still cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Rifle, Colorado, is a chilly spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.1°F (9.5°C) and min 30°F (-1.1°C). The shift into April is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from March's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C). Rifle in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Rifle, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 74.5°F (23.6°C). A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during June, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in May to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Rifle, Colorado, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C). Rifle experiences its highest temperatures in July, with an average peak of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low of 50.4°F (10.2°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Rifle, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 78.4°F (25.8°C). The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), closely related to the 80.2°F (26.8°C) observed in July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Rifle, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C). September's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) in August to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Rifle, Colorado, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.1°F (0.6°C) and max 54.7°F (12.6°C). October's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from September's pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C) to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a wintry month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C). The arrival of November signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in October to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 14.9°F (-9.5°C). A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The lowest temperatures in Rifle are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

How much does it rain?

In Rifle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Rifle. Snow falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

What is the wettest month?

April is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

What is the least humid month?

June is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 43%.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

When is the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What month is the hottest?

Rifle reaches its average highest temperatures in July, measuring 80.2°F (26.8°C) at the peak and 50.4°F (10.2°C) at the lowest.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Rifle, CO

Average temperature - Rifle, CO

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure
Rifle, CO

Average pressure - Rifle, CO

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed
Rifle, CO

Average wind speed - Rifle, CO

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

Average rainfall
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall - Rifle, CO

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall days - Rifle, CO

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).

Average snowfall
Rifle, CO

Average snowfall - Rifle, CO

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Rifle, CO

Average snowfall days - Rifle, CO

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rifle, CO

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Rifle, CO

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days
Rifle, CO

Average sunshine days - Rifle, CO

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index
Rifle, CO

Average UV index - Rifle, CO

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Rifle, CO

Average visibility - Rifle, CO

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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