Ouray, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ouray now
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Ouray weather by the hour
Ouray weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ouray.
This week in Ouray
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ouray
What is the weather usually like in Ouray?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 24.1 inprecipitation per year · 611 mm
- 173.4 insnowfall per year · 440 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ouray: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OURAY #2, CO US (USC00056205), adjusted for the elevation of Ouray.
Ouray weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ouray through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Ouray?
Ouray has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 24.1 inches (611 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 173 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ouray is June to September. At 7,792 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 Ouray
What is the hottest month in Ouray?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Ouray?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ouray?
About 24.1 inches (611 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Ouray?
Yes, about 173 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ouray?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ouray have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Ouray in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ouray?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ouray weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ouray.
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