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Idaho Springs, CO vs Glenwood Springs, CO

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Highlights

On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Glenwood Springs. Idaho Springs averages 249 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado gets 18.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Idaho Springs, Colorado gets 25.2 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. Idaho Springs averages 180.9 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

Idaho Springs, Colorado
Summer High:
the July high is around 70.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.4
Rain: averages 25.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 180.9 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.

Idaho Springs

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Idaho Springs is 5.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Colorado.

5.4 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Idaho Springs, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Idaho Springs, CO

7 PM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightChance Showers And Thunderstorms36° / 53°S 2 to 10 mph
Monday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely33° / 47°ESE 2 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance T-storms then Rain And Snow Showers31° / 49°NE 2 to 9 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy33° / 58°N 5 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy37° / 63°NW 5 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy38° / 66°NNW 5 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy41° / 70°S 6 mph
Today's Weather - Glenwood Springs, CO

7 PM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

59°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightChance Showers And Thunderstorms41° / 69°E 5 to 10 mph
Monday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms36° / 66°N 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy38° / 68°ENE 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy41° / 71°SE 0 to 5 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear42° / 78°NNE 5 to 10 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear44° / 80°NE 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy45° / 78°ENE 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthIdaho Springs, COGlenwood Springs, CO
January32° / 12°37° / 13°
February33° / 12°43° / 18°
March38° / 17°53° / 26°
April43° / 23°62° / 32°
May53° / 31°72° / 39°
June64° / 39°83° / 47°
July70° / 45°89° / 53°
August68° / 44°87° / 52°
September62° / 36°78° / 44°
October50° / 28°65° / 33°
November39° / 19°49° / 23°
December32° / 12°37° / 14°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Idaho Springs / Glenwood Springs
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 3110 / 910 / 6
February0 / 028 / 279 / 89 / 4
March0 / 030 / 2610 / 910 / 3
April0 / 027 / 1411 / 910 / 1
May0 / 117 / 310 / 84 / 0
June0 / 63 / 010 / 61 / 0
July0 / 160 / 012 / 70 / 0
August0 / 100 / 014 / 80 / 0
September0 / 18 / 110 / 81 / 0
October0 / 022 / 148 / 85 / 1
November0 / 028 / 268 / 88 / 3
December0 / 031 / 309 / 89 / 6
July is the hottest month for Idaho Springs with an average high temperature of 70.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Colorado. In Idaho Springs, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs with an average of 11.8°. This is colder 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 Idaho Springs, there are 0.0 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 Idaho Springs, there are 224.1 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 Idaho Springs, there are 14.6 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.

April is the wettest month in Idaho Springs with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 1.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.2 inches in Idaho Springs means that it is one of the wettest 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 Idaho Springs with 14.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.6 rainy days. There are 121.6 rainy days annually in Idaho Springs, which is one of the rainiest places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% 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 180.9 inches in Idaho Springs means that it is one of the snowiest 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 Idaho Springs with 33.3 inches of snow, and 10 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 Idaho 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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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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