2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Arvada, CO vs Atchison, KS

Change Cities

Highlights

On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Atchison. Arvada averages 246 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Atchison, Kansas gets 38.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Arvada, Colorado gets 16.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Atchison averages 17.1 inches of snow per year. Arvada averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Atchison, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 87.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.6
Rain: averages 38.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17.1 inches of snow a year

Arvada, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 89.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 16.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Atchison

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Atchison is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.2 / 10

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Atchison, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Arvada

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Arvada is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Colorado.

7.3 / 10

September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Arvada, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Arvada, CO	Atchison, KS
January	48° / 18°	37° / 19°
February	49° / 20°	43° / 23°
March	56° / 27°	54° / 32°
April	63° / 34°	66° / 43°
May	72° / 43°	75° / 54°
June	83° / 52°	84° / 64°
July	90° / 58°	88° / 68°
August	87° / 56°	87° / 66°
September	79° / 47°	79° / 56°
October	67° / 35°	67° / 45°
November	55° / 25°	53° / 33°
December	46° / 17°	39° / 21°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arvada / Atchison

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	29 / 28	4 / 5	4 / 2
February	0 / 0	26 / 22	5 / 6	4 / 2
March	0 / 0	23 / 16	7 / 8	5 / 1
April	0 / 0	12 / 4	8 / 10	3 / 0
May	1 / 1	1 / 0	10 / 12	1 / 0
June	7 / 5	0 / 0	8 / 11	0 / 0
July	16 / 12	0 / 0	8 / 9	0 / 0
August	11 / 11	0 / 0	9 / 9	0 / 0
September	4 / 2	1 / 0	7 / 9	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	10 / 3	5 / 8	1 / 0
November	0 / 0	24 / 15	5 / 6	4 / 0
December	0 / 0	29 / 26	4 / 6	4 / 2

July is the hottest month for Arvada with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Arvada, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Arvada are September, June and May.

July is the hottest month for Atchison with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Kansas. In Atchison, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Atchison are September, May and June.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arvada with an average of 17.3°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Atchison with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 40.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 30.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 155.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 113.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 4.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kansas.

May is the wettest month in Arvada 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 16.8 inches in Arvada means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

May is the wettest month in Atchison with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.5 inches in Atchison means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.

May is the rainiest month in Arvada with 9.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 80.6 rainy days annually in Arvada, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Atchison with 11.5 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 96.4 rainy days annually in Atchison, which is one of the rainiest places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 61.0 inches in Arvada means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Atchison means that it is snowier than most places in Kansas.

March is the snowiest month in Arvada with 11.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Atchison with 5.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Arvada 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Arvada

See all reviews

Reviews for Atchison 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Atchison

See all reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Compare Arvada Cost of Living vs Atchison Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...

Compare now

Premium Subscription

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Upgrade now

Compare City	Compared To This City
Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Moscow, Idaho	Compare
Poway, California	Salem, New Hampshire	Compare
Austin, Texas	Pharr, Texas	Compare
Provo, Utah	Cody, Wyoming	Compare
New Orleans, Louisiana	Savannah, Georgia	Compare
Dripping Springs, Texas	Lakeway, Texas	Compare
Oakland, California	Lafayette, California	Compare
Scottsdale, Arizona	Palm Springs, California	Compare
Dallas, Texas	Atlanta, Georgia	Compare
Washington, District of Columbia	Seattle, Washington	Compare

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Arvada, CO vs Atchison, KS

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arvada / Atchison

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arvada with an average of 17.3°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Atchison with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 40.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 30.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 155.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 113.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 4.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 61.0 inches in Arvada means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Atchison means that it is snowier than most places in Kansas.

March is the snowiest month in Arvada with 11.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Atchison with 5.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Arvada 2 Reviews

Reviews for Atchison 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Arvada, Colorado

Zips In ATCHISON, KANSAS

Learn More About ARVADA, COLORADO

Learn More About Atchison, Kansas

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Arvada, CO vs Atchison, KS

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Arvada / Atchison

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arvada with an average of 17.3°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Atchison with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 40.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.In Atchison, there are 30.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 155.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.In Atchison, there are 113.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.In Atchison, there are 4.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 61.0 inches in Arvada means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Atchison means that it is snowier than most places in Kansas.

March is the snowiest month in Arvada with 11.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.February is the snowiest month in Atchison with 5.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Arvada 2 Reviews

Reviews for Atchison 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Arvada, Colorado

Zips In ATCHISON, KANSAS

Learn More About ARVADA, COLORADO

Learn More About Atchison, Kansas

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Arvada, CO vs Atchison, KS

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arvada with an average of 17.3°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Atchison with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 40.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 30.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 155.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 113.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Arvada, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

In Atchison, there are 4.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 61.0 inches in Arvada means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Atchison means that it is snowier than most places in Kansas.

March is the snowiest month in Arvada with 11.9 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Atchison with 5.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.