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Estes Park, CO vs Glenwood Springs, CO

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Highlights

On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Glenwood Springs. Estes Park averages 238 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado gets 18.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Estes Park, Colorado gets 18.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Glenwood Springs averages 45.2 inches of snow per year. Estes Park averages 82.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Summer High:
the July high is around 89.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.7
Rain: averages 18.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45.2 inches of snow a year

Estes Park, Colorado
Summer High:
the July high is around 77.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16.6
Rain: averages 18.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 82.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Glenwood Springs

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

6.8 / 10
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Glenwood Springs, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Estes Park

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Estes Park is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Colorado.

6.2 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Estes Park, while February and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Estes Park, CO

1 PM PST

Chance T-storms

51°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance T-storms61° / 33°W 5 to 17 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Snow Showers56° / 32°W 23 to 30 mph
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms59° / 35°W 16 mph
SaturdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms63° / 38°SW 3 to 9 mph
SundayPartly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 36°S 3 to 13 mph
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms58° / 37°NW 6 to 13 mph
TuesdayChance Rain And Snow Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely56° / 37°WNW 10 to 18 mph
Today's Weather - Glenwood Springs, CO

1 PM PST

Chance T-storms

60°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance T-storms63° / 33°W 15 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms65° / 35°W 5 to 15 mph
FridayMostly Sunny69° / 41°WSW 5 to 15 mph
SaturdayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers76° / 42°S 5 to 15 mph
SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms75° / 38°S 10 to 15 mph
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms63° / 39°SW 5 to 15 mph
TuesdayChance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms66° / 37°W 5 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthEstes Park, COGlenwood Springs, CO
January36° / 17°37° / 13°
February37° / 16°43° / 18°
March43° / 21°53° / 26°
April50° / 27°62° / 32°
May60° / 35°72° / 39°
June71° / 42°83° / 47°
July78° / 48°89° / 53°
August75° / 46°87° / 52°
September68° / 38°78° / 44°
October55° / 30°65° / 33°
November43° / 23°49° / 23°
December35° / 16°37° / 14°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Estes Park / Glenwood Springs
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 317 / 94 / 6
February0 / 026 / 277 / 85 / 4
March0 / 027 / 269 / 96 / 3
April0 / 023 / 1410 / 95 / 1
May0 / 111 / 312 / 81 / 0
June0 / 62 / 011 / 60 / 0
July0 / 160 / 012 / 70 / 0
August0 / 100 / 014 / 80 / 0
September0 / 16 / 110 / 81 / 0
October0 / 019 / 147 / 82 / 1
November0 / 024 / 268 / 85 / 3
December0 / 029 / 307 / 85 / 6
July is the hottest month for Estes Park with an average high temperature of 77.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Estes Park, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Estes Park are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Glenwood Springs with an average high temperature of 89.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Colorado. In Glenwood Springs, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Glenwood Springs are September, June and May.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Estes Park with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Glenwood Springs with an average of 12.7°. This is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Estes Park, there are 0.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.

In Glenwood Springs, there are 33.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Colorado.

In Estes Park, there are 194.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Glenwood Springs, there are 173.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.

In Estes Park, there are 10.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Colorado.

In Glenwood Springs, there are 6.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Colorado.

May is the wettest month in Estes Park with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.3 inches in Estes Park means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.


October is the wettest month in Glenwood Springs with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.3 inches in Glenwood Springs means that it is wetter than most places in Colorado.

August is the rainiest month in Estes Park with 13.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 114.2 rainy days annually in Estes Park, which is one of the rainiest places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

April is the rainiest month in Glenwood Springs with 8.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 6.0 rainy days. There are 96.6 rainy days annually in Glenwood Springs, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 82.1 inches in Estes Park means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 45.2 inches in Glenwood Springs means that it is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
March is the snowiest month in Estes Park with 17.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Glenwood Springs with 13.7 inches of snow, and 7 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 Estes Park    2 Reviews

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

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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

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Reviews for Glenwood Springs    2 Reviews

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

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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

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