Wheat Ridge, CO has a very temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures average in the high 80s while winter temperatures can dip to below freezing levels. The area gets an average of 18 inches of snow per year and around 16 inches of rain annually. Despite the fairly dry climate, there is plenty of sunshine (averaging 300 days a year). The city experiences all four seasons but generally milder than other parts of the state. With its low humidity levels and consistent sunshine throughout the year, Wheat Ridge, CO is an ideal place for anyone looking for a comfortable climate.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wheat Ridge averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Wheat Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wheat Ridge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 18
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year