Climate Change Chart of Aspen Snowmass, USA
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Aspen Snowmass, USA: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Aspen Snowmass, USA, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily snowfall shows a difference of +1.39 mm/day compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted summary of monthly daily means, not a monthly snowfall total.
Overview of climate changes
Changes in snowfall
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily snowfall shows a difference of +1.39 mm/day compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted summary of monthly daily means, not a monthly snowfall total. The largest monthly increase occurred in December, with a difference of +4.34 mm/day in mean daily snowfall. The largest decrease was in March, with a difference of -0.74 mm/day; these contrasting monthly changes show why the overall average does not describe every month.
Temperature changes
Across calendar months, the unweighted mean of monthly mean temperatures shows a difference of +2.39 °C compared with the earlier reference period; this summarizes the months collectively, rather than describing every month or daytime maximum temperatures. The largest monthly increase was in November, with a difference of +4.24 °C. This marks the strongest month-specific rise in the supplied temperature differences, not a continuous change between the reference periods.
Changes in rainfall
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily rainfall shows a difference of -0.01 mm/day compared with the earlier reference period. This is an unweighted mean of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual figure or a monthly total. The largest month-specific increase was in July, where mean daily rainfall had a difference of +0.47 mm/day. In contrast, the largest decrease was in October, with a difference of -0.39 mm/day; these describe daily averages in those months, not total rainfall.
Changes in sunshine duration
The unweighted mean of mean daily sunshine across calendar months shows a difference of -0.43 hours/day compared with the earlier period. It summarizes monthly averages rather than a day-weighted annual amount or a uniform shift in every month. The largest monthly decrease in mean daily sunshine was in February, with a difference of -0.85 hours/day. This identifies the strongest month-specific decrease among the supplied sunshine differences.
Climate Change Data Overview for Aspen Snowmass, USA
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Aspen Snowmass, USA. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -10.89 | -6.70 | 4.20 |
| Feb | -8.27 | -5.27 | 3.01 |
| Mar | -5.31 | -1.69 | 3.62 |
| Apr | 0.25 | 1.62 | 1.37 |
| May | 4.37 | 5.87 | 1.50 |
| Jun | 10.96 | 13.27 | 2.31 |
| Jul | 15.64 | 17.08 | 1.44 |
| Aug | 14.89 | 15.96 | 1.06 |
| Sep | 10.54 | 12.62 | 2.07 |
| Oct | 3.40 | 4.41 | 1.01 |
| Nov | -7.11 | -2.87 | 4.24 |
| Dec | -9.72 | -6.83 | 2.89 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.56 | 3.96 | 2.39 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.64 | 7.06 | -0.57 |
| Feb | 8.80 | 7.94 | -0.85 |
| Mar | 10.05 | 9.58 | -0.47 |
| Apr | 11.31 | 10.96 | -0.36 |
| May | 12.77 | 12.16 | -0.61 |
| Jun | 13.46 | 13.39 | -0.08 |
| Jul | 13.15 | 12.82 | -0.33 |
| Aug | 12.25 | 11.99 | -0.26 |
| Sep | 11.20 | 10.93 | -0.28 |
| Oct | 9.67 | 9.31 | -0.36 |
| Nov | 8.16 | 7.90 | -0.25 |
| Dec | 7.29 | 6.51 | -0.78 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.48 | 10.05 | -0.43 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Mar | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.01 |
| Apr | 0.50 | 0.26 | -0.24 |
| May | 0.90 | 0.85 | -0.05 |
| Jun | 0.99 | 0.80 | -0.19 |
| Jul | 0.77 | 1.24 | 0.47 |
| Aug | 0.92 | 1.17 | 0.25 |
| Sep | 1.12 | 1.15 | 0.03 |
| Oct | 0.92 | 0.53 | -0.39 |
| Nov | 0.12 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Dec | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.53 | 0.52 | -0.01 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.55 | 13.79 | 1.24 |
| Feb | 12.64 | 16.23 | 3.59 |
| Mar | 16.44 | 15.70 | -0.74 |
| Apr | 13.50 | 14.30 | 0.80 |
| May | 4.44 | 7.34 | 2.90 |
| Jun | 0.40 | 0.73 | 0.33 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.06 |
| Oct | 5.34 | 8.47 | 3.13 |
| Nov | 11.45 | 12.43 | 0.98 |
| Dec | 12.70 | 17.04 | 4.34 |
| ⌀ Month | 7.52 | 8.90 | 1.39 |
