Rifle, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rifle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rifle.
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What is the weather usually like in Rifle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 324 mm
- 26.8 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rifle: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIFLE 3ENE, CO US (USC00057033), adjusted for the elevation of Rifle.
Rifle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rifle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rifle?
Rifle has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rifle is May–June and August–September. At 5,348 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 Rifle
What is the hottest month in Rifle?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rifle?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Rifle?
About 12.8 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Rifle?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rifle?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rifle have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Rifle in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rifle?
Around 6:54 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rifle weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rifle.
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