Carbondale, CO weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Carbondale now

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Carbondale weather by the hour

Carbondale weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carbondale.

This week in Carbondale

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Carbondale

What is the weather usually like in Carbondale?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°28°50°71°93°35°11°Jan41°18°Feb52°25°Mar59°31°Apr70°39°May82°45°Jun88°52°Jul85°51°Aug77°43°Sep64°32°Oct48°23°Nov35°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.2"Feb1.2"Mar1.6"Apr1.7"May1.0"Jun1.1"Jul1.3"Aug1.6"Sep1.6"Oct1.1"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Carbondale: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENWOOD SPGS #2, CO US (USC00053359), adjusted for the elevation of Carbondale.

Carbondale weather month by month

January
35° 11°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 13.7 in of snow
February
41° 18°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
March
52° 25°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
April
59° 31°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
70° 39°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
82° 45°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
88° 52°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
85° 51°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
77° 43°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
64° 32°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
48° 23°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
December
35° 14°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Carbondale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:11 PM9 h 45 min
February6:58 AM5:47 PM10 h 48 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 18 min
May5:53 AM8:17 PM14 h 24 min
June5:39 AM8:39 PM14 h 59 min
July5:53 AM8:36 PM14 h 43 min
August6:20 AM8:06 PM13 h 45 min
September6:49 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:17 AM6:31 PM11 h 13 min
November6:51 AM4:55 PM10 h 3 min
December7:20 AM4:47 PM9 h 27 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Carbondale?

Carbondale has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 15.5 inches (395 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Carbondale is May–June and August–September. At 6,171 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Carbondale

What is the hottest month in Carbondale?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Carbondale?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Carbondale?

About 15.5 inches (395 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Carbondale?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Carbondale?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Carbondale have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Carbondale in November?

Highs average 48°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Carbondale?

Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Carbondale weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carbondale.

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