Rifle, United States experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.5°C (2.7°F) across the available records.
Rifle, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Rifle, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 17°C / 3°C
Feels Like 15°C / 0°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 35 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 53%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 0°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 17 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low17°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
-9°C
January
Avg High2°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
June (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:45
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:41
Live conditions—
Rifle on the map · live conditions
Rifle, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Rifle
- Population
- 9.6K
- Elevation
- 1,630 m
- Coordinates
- 39.53°, -107.78°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low -8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 2°C / -9°C . Feb: 5°C / -6°C . Mar: 9°C / -2°C . Apr: 15°C / 1°C . May: 22°C / 6°C . Jun: 30°C / 13°C . Jul: 33°C / 17°C . Aug: 32°C / 16°C . Sep: 28°C / 12°C . Oct: 19°C / 4°C . Nov: 10°C / -3°C . Dec: 4°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 46 mm. Feb: 51 mm. Mar: 55 mm. Apr: 41 mm. May: 34 mm. Jun: 14 mm. Jul: 10 mm. Aug: 13 mm. Sep: 19 mm. Oct: 51 mm. Nov: 36 mm. Dec: 48 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 60%. May: 51%. Jun: 36%. Jul: 34%. Aug: 36%. Sep: 38%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 14 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 12 days. Apr: 7 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 4 days. Nov: 7 days. Dec: 12 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.5°C (2.7°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 33°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -11°C | Jan · -9°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 78 mm | Mar · 55 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 14 km/h | Jun · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -9°C | -1°C / -13°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / -6°C | 1°C / -10°C | 10days (51 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / -2°C | 6°C / -6°C | 10days (55 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 5.7 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 15°C / 1°C | 13°C / -2°C | 8days (41 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 6°C | 20°C / 3°C | 7days (34 mm) Good | 12.6h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 13°C | 28°C / 11°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 17°C | 32°C / 16°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 16°C | 30°C / 15°C | 4days (13 mm) Good | 12.3h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 12°C | 25°C / 10°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 4°C | 16°C / 1°C | 7days (51 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 50% Moderate | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 10°C / -3°C | 7°C / -7°C | 7days (36 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 59% Moderate | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -8°C | 1°C / -12°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 65% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Rifle are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Rifle, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Rifle is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Rifle is January, with average overnight lows of -9°C (16°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Rifle is March, averaging 55mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Rifle runs through February, March, with the heaviest rainfall in February. Based on 10-year averages for Rifle.
Rifle receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Rifle.
The least favorable months to visit Rifle are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Rifle is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Rifle is 53%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Rifle receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 23 cm (9 in) of accumulation, with about 17 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Rifle are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Rifle averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Rifle is 0°C (32°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Rifle has a Hot-Summer Continental (dry) climate, classified as Dsa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Rifle ranges from 0°C (32°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Rifle. It earns a climate score of 9.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Rifle, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 3 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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