What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
The climate in Colorado is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Colorado to get the full picture of the climate.
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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -6°C in February
- Precipitation*: 345 mm per year, averaging 29 mm per month
- Snowfall: 742 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,2 mm in January, 9,1 mm in December and 9,6 mm in November
- Wettest months: 76 mm in July, 59 mm in May and 37 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Colorado
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Colorado, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Colorado
This graph shows how much rainfall Colorado, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Colorado
This graph shows how much snow Colorado, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Colorado
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Colorado
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Colorado, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Colorado
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Colorado, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Colorado
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Colorado, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Colorado by Month
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