Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Stagecoach
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The ski season in Stagecoach 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 May–September, with daytime temperatures around 28°C.
Stagecoach at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in January (1°C). The wettest month is January (57 mm) and the driest June (30 mm), with about 530 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
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2,450 mThe climate in Stagecoach through the year
When to go
Stagecoach scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–September, peaking at 87 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 22°C and the night falls to 2°C, with rain on about 8 days and clear sky 58 % of the time. October and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–61. The lowest score is in March (40), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 27 degrees warmer than a January day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 30 mm in June to 57 mm in January (about 530 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 90 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Stagecoach lies about 2,450 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 16 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. Stagecoach scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 85
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 87
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–June and September–November, up to 83
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and September–November, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Stagecoach is the 162nd coolest over the year and the 84th driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Stagecoach scores 87, Howelsen Hill Ski Area (26 km away) scores 87 and Beaver Creek Resort (75 km away) scores 86. In March, when Stagecoach is at its lowest, Denver scores 50 and lies 170 km away. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 1° | −15° | 57 mm | 6 | 42 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 45 | 1° | −14° | 53 mm | 7 | 40 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 40 | 6° | −10° | 45 mm | 8 | 39 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 40 | 10° | −6° | 52 mm | 8 | 38 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 65 | 17° | −1° | 39 mm | 7 | 39 % | 15 h | Mild |
| June | 86 | 24° | 3° | 30 mm | 6 | 48 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 81 | 28° | 6° | 37 mm | 7 | 48 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 81 | 26° | 5° | 43 mm | 8 | 51 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 87 | 22° | 2° | 40 mm | 6 | 58 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 61 | 14° | −5° | 42 mm | 6 | 52 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 50 | 7° | −9° | 40 mm | 6 | 47 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 47 | 1° | −14° | 55 mm | 6 | 42 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · 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: 2,454 m. Coordinates: 40.25, -106.86.