CLIMATE & WEATHER
The greater Grand Junction area enjoys four true seasons and 250+ sunny days per year, making it easy to live, work, and play outside year-round.
MESA COUNTY, COLORADO - CLIMATE OVERVIEW
The Grand Junction region offers the best of Colorado living, from sunny days spent biking across red rocks and rafting the Colorado River to crisp fall hikes through canyon trails, powder days at Powderhorn Mountain Resort, and wildflower springs on the Grand Mesa.
Thanks to its high-desert location and sheltered geography, Mesa County experiences mild winters, low humidity, and minimal risk of natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, or major floods. It's one of the few regions in the Rockies where it's possible to golf, ski, and mountain bike in the same weekend.
FAST FACTS:
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250+ sunny days per year
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Four distinct seasons with mild winters and low humidity
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Average high in July: 93F
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Average high in January: 40F
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Annual precipitation = 9 inches
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Elevation: 4,593 ft in Grand Junction ; 10,000 ft on the Grand Mesa
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Minimal risk of natural disasters—protected from major floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes
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Outdoor recreation year round including hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and camping
