Archuleta County is located in the "Colorado Sunbelt", just 35 miles north of the New Mexico border and along the Western slope of the Continental Divide. This combination of high desert plateau and dramatic Rocky Mountains to the north and east creates an unusually mild climate compared with much of the surrounding Southwest. We are favored with some 300 days of sun each year, as well as four distinct, dramatic seasons. With low wind and warm sunshine, residents can enjoy a variety of year-round recreational activities.

300 days per year

Warmest Month - July

Average High: 83° F
Average Low: 45° F

Coolest Month - January

Average High: 39° F
Average Low: 4° F

Annual Precipitation

17.35 inches/year

Annual Snowfall

67.4 inches/year

Month

Avg High

Avg. Low

Jan

39°F

4°F

Feb

44°F

10°F

Mar

50°F

19°F

Apr

59°F

25°F

May

68°F

31°F

Jun

78°F

38°F

Jul

83°F

45°F

Aug

80°F

45°F

Sep

73°F

37°F

Oct

63°F

27°F

Nov

49°F

17°F

Dec

40°F

7°F