Crested Butte weather and climate
Crested Butte weather and climate
Day
-2 °C
Night
-19 °C
Precipitation
55 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
59 %
Day
-2 °C
Night
-19 °C
Precipitation
55 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
59 %
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Weather overview for Crested Butte
Weather overview
Crested Butte (United States of America) is a place with a mild continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from -2 °C (29 °F) in December to 22 °C (72 °F) in July. The driest month is October with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is August with 12 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from -20 °C (-4 °F) in January to 4 °C (39 °F) in July.
January weather
The minimum of the night temperature is observable, the value of this measure is -20 °C (-4 °F) in Crested Butte. The rainfall amount starts to descent. The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 7 hours.
February weather
The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value being 9 days in Crested Butte. The day temperature starts to rise, with its value of 0 °C (32 °F), and the night temperature rise's start could be observed as well, with its value of -19 °C (-3 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 8 hours.
March weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 10 days in Crested Butte. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 3 °C (38 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise too, its value is -14 °C (6 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 8 hours.
April weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month in Crested Butte, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of -9 °C (16 °F). The rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value being 40 mm (1.57 in). The wind speed reaches its maximum. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month.
May weather
The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 9 days in Crested Butte, while the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 35 mm (1.36 in). The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being -3 °C (27 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 10 hours.
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in Crested Butte. The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed in this month. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 0 °C (33 °F), and the day temperature continues to rise too, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum in June. The minimum of the humidity is observable, its value is 40 %.
July weather
There is pending tourist season in July in Crested Butte. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, the value of this measure is 22 °C (72 °F), and the maximum of the night temperature is observable too in July. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 12 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, its value is 49 mm (1.93 in). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in July.
August weather
The number of rainy days is on its maximum, its value is 12 days in Crested Butte. The day temperature starts to descent, its value is 21 °C (70 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month. The minimum of the wind speed is observable in August.
September weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 18 °C (64 °F) in Crested Butte, while the night temperature starts to descent in September. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 9 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed too in this month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 9 hours.
October weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 11 °C (53 °F) in Crested Butte, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value of -5 °C (22 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 37 mm (1.45 in), while the number of rainy days is on its minimum in this month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 8 hours.
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 4 °C (39 °F) in Crested Butte, and the night temperature continues to descent too, the value of this measure is -12 °C (11 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 42 mm (1.65 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 6 hours.
December weather
The rainfall amount reaches its maximum in this month in Crested Butte. The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being -2 °C (29 °F), while the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is -19 °C (-2 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 6 hours. The maximum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value of 59 %. The minimum of the day length is observable, with its value being 9 hours.
FAQs
What is the air temperature in Crested Butte in May at night?
The average night temperature in May in Crested Butte is -3 °C (27 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
What temperature can I expect during the day in June in Crested Butte?
In June in Crested Butte, the average daily temperatures will be 19 °C (66 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.
Is July part of the wet season in Crested Butte?
No, there is no wet season in July in Crested Butte - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
How many sunny hours can I expect in Crested Butte in August?
In Crested Butte in August, you can expect around 9 hours of sunshine.
Is September a good month to visit Crested Butte?
Crested Butte can be visited in September - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 18 °C (64 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.
How many rainy days can I expect in October in Crested Butte?
In October in Crested Butte, we can expect 7 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.7 days of the week, or in general - 24 % days.