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United StatesThe climate of Colorado
The current climate in Colorado features temperatures ranging from a high of 16°C to a low of -6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Colorado, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Colorado in recent years was 27°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -22°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Colorado gets 345 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 742 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Colorado?
The best time to visit Colorado for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Colorado.
Climate Table of Colorado
The climate table of Colorado shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -5 | -6 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 5 | -1 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -13 | -9 | -7 | -2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | -3 | -8 | -12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,2 | 14 | 25 | 37 | 59 | 33 | 76 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 9,6 | 9,1 |
| Snow (cm) | 57 | 120 | 161 | 112 | 84 | 1,8 | 0 | 0 | 4,5 | 62 | 64 | 74 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Colorado, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Colorado
Yearly Temperature in Colorado
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Colorado, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Colorado
Total Yearly Precipitation in Colorado
Average Snowfall per Month in Colorado
Total Yearly Snowfall in Colorado
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Colorado, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Colorado
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Average weather in Colorado by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colorado. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.