Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Dollar Mountain
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The ski season in Dollar Mountain typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Dollar Mountain at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in December (1°C). The wettest month is December (75 mm) and the driest July (14 mm), with about 480 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Dollar Mountain
2,060 mThe climate in Dollar Mountain through the year
When to go
Dollar Mountain scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 96 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 60 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–57. The lowest score is in December (25), when days are cool at around 1°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 27 degrees warmer than a December day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. December is the wettest month with 75 mm and July the driest with 14 mm, out of about 480 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 90 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Dollar Mountain lies about 2,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Dollar Mountain scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 93
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 89
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 86
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and August–November, up to 90
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Dollar Mountain is the 150th coolest over the year and the 63rd driest. In July, when Dollar Mountain scores 96, Soldier Mountain (45 km away) scores 97 and Blizzard Mountain Ski Area (66 km away) scores 95. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 1° | −10° | 60 mm | 10 | 20 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| February | 32 | 2° | −10° | 47 mm | 9 | 24 % | 11 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| March | 30 | 7° | −7° | 43 mm | 10 | 28 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 32 | 11° | −4° | 41 mm | 9 | 28 % | 14 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 50 | 16° | −1° | 49 mm | 9 | 31 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| June | 82 | 21° | 3° | 38 mm | 7 | 42 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 96 | 28° | 7° | 14 mm | 4 | 60 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 92 | 26° | 6° | 18 mm | 5 | 55 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 89 | 22° | 2° | 18 mm | 5 | 56 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 57 | 14° | −2° | 36 mm | 7 | 43 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 35 | 6° | −8° | 42 mm | 9 | 29 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 25 | 1° | −11° | 75 mm | 12 | 23 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,055 m. Coordinates: 43.68, -114.35.