Weather information for the Sangre De Cristo area is provided below. Average temperatures, climate details and current forecasts are included!
Climate
Weather conditions in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains vary greatly based on altitude and time of year. The sharp mountain ridge catches winds blowing across the flat regions on either side and can produce tremendous winds. Make sure to check local weather conditions and wear layers of clothing when venturing into the Sangre de Cristo range.
The below information is for Salida on the northern end of the Sagre de Cristo range. The mountains tend to be colder than this data suggests.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
Avg. High | 42 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 63 | 49 | 42 | |
Avg. Low | 12 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 13 | |
Precipitation | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |
This Afternoon
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Tonight
Chance Snow Showers
Thursday
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
Snow Showers Likely
Friday Night
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy
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This Afternoon | A slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. |
Tonight | A chance of snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. |
Thursday | A slight chance of snow showers between 10am and noon, then a slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. |
Thursday Night | Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
Friday | A chance of snow showers before noon, then snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. |
Friday Night | A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. |
Saturday | Sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. |
Saturday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph. |
Sunday | Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. |
Sunday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. |
Monday | Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. |
Monday Night | A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected. |
Tuesday | A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
Tuesday Night | A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. |