Larimer County, CO Climate

Larimer County, CO enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons that bring a variety of temperatures and weather conditions to the area. In the winter months, temperatures regularly dip below freezing at night, creating a cold and snowy season for outdoor activities. Spring brings mild weather and sunshine, making it the perfect time for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The summers in Larimer County are warm and sunny with temperatures reaching highs in the 80s during mid-summer. Finally, fall brings cool temperatures with some rain showers mixed in throughout the season. All in all, Larimer County is an ideal destination for anyone looking to experience all four seasons of beautiful Colorado weather.

Larimer County, Colorado gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Larimer County averages 67 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 237 sunny days per year in Larimer County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Larimer County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Larimer County is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

8.7 Summer - 5.2 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Larimer County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Larimer, Colorado	United States
	16.4 in.	38.1 in.
	66.9 in.	27.8 in.
	93.7 days	106.2 days
	237 days	205 days
	83.8°	85.8°
	15.8°	21.7°
	6.8	7
	4.7	4.3
	7739 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Larimer County with an average high temperature of 83.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Larimer County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Larimer County are June, August and September.

In Larimer County, there are 15.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Larimer County with an average of 15.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Larimer County, there are 174.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Larimer County, there are 8.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

Humidity is low in Larimer County, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in Larimer County with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.4 inches in Larimer County means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

May is the rainiest month in Larimer County with 11.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 93.7 rainy days annually in Larimer County, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 66.9 inches in Larimer County means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Larimer County with 14.1 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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