Geography & Climate of Durango

Current Weather information for Durango is available from the National Weather Service.

Durango, Colorado is located in one of the most beautiful areas in the Four Corners region. Surrounding areas plunge from 14,000 foot peaks to desert valley floors, supporting alpine forests and aspen groves, rolling mountains rich with ponderosa, piñon and juniper trees and lush green valleys. Sagebrush and yuccas are framed by dramatic cliffs of purple and crimson rock.

At an elevation of 6,512 feet above sea level, Durango enjoys an ideal four-season climate with 300 days of sunshine and moderate temperatures year-round. Winters are usually mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from 10 to 50 degrees. Despite Durango's average snowfall of 71 inches, accumulations don't stay long in town and snow removal is manageable. Spring brings warmer weather and rain. Summer temperatures seldom climb above the upper 80's and rivers and reservoirs stay relatively full in summer, fed by melting snow in the San Juan Mountains. Autumn days are dry and cool, creating wonderful fall colors to view while hiking, biking or driving the area's Scenic Byways.

Durango Climate Details  

Month	Low (F)	High (F)	Snow (in.)	Rain (in.)
January	10.5	39.5	16.9"	1.62"
February	16.0	44.7	14.2"	1.49"
March	22.6	51.8	10.5"	1.68"
April	29.2	61.2	3.4"	1.35"
May	35.5	70.2	0.5"	1.12"
June	42.0	80.6	0.0"	.80"
July	50.0	85.0	0.0"	1.95"
August	49.0	83.1	0.0"	0.0"
September	41.0	83.1	0.0"	0.0"
October	31.3	65.5	1.1"	1.92"
November	21.5	52.1	5.5"	1.33"
December	13.0	41.3	16.3"	1.74"