Lafayette, CO boasts a pleasant climate year-round. In the summer months, temperatures range from the low 70s to the mid 80s during the day, and the evenings remain cool and comfortable. Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to mid 50s. Snowfall occurs throughout the winter months, usually averaging around 19 inches per year. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with occasional snowstorms or thunderstorms bringing more than average amounts of rain and snow. Lafayette enjoys over 300 sunny days each year, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and skiing.
Lafayette, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lafayette averages 69 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Lafayette. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lafayette gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 69 inches of snow a year