Lakewood, CO 80226 has a typical semi-arid climate with mild, snowless winters and warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures range from an average of 36°F (2°C) to 50°F (10°C), while in the summer the average temperature ranges between 70°F (21°C) and 85°F (29°C). Rainfall is infrequent but can occur throughout the year. The area receives approximately 12 inches of precipitation annually, mostly during spring and summer. Winters are usually dry with very little precipitation.
Lakewood (zip 80226), Colorado gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lakewood (zip 80226) averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Lakewood (zip 80226). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lakewood (zip 80226) 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year