Larkspur, CO Climate


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Larkspur, CO has a very diverse climate, with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop down to around 60 overnight. Winters are usually much colder, with average temperatures ranging from the low twenties during the day to the single digits at night. Rainfall is usually quite sparse in Larkspur, but it does snow occasionally throughout the year. The climate is generally mild and dry, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities such as hiking or camping.

Larkspur, Colorado gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Larkspur averages 94 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 247 sunny days per year in Larkspur. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Larkspur gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 94 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Larkspur, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLarkspur, ColoradoUnited States
  20.5 in.38.1 in.
  94.0 in.27.8 in.
  95.1 days106.2 days
  247 days205 days
  82.9°85.8°
  15.4°21.7°
  6.87
  4.84.3
  6726 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 Larkspur with an average high temperature of 82.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Colorado. In Larkspur, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Larkspur are June, August and July.
In Larkspur, there are 7.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Colorado.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Larkspur with an average of 15.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
In Larkspur, there are 176.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Colorado.
In Larkspur, there are 8.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Colorado.
Humidity is low in Larkspur, 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.
August is the wettest month in Larkspur with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.5 inches in Larkspur means that it is one of the wettest places in Colorado.
August is the rainiest month in Larkspur with 13.3 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 95.1 rainy days annually in Larkspur, which is rainier than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 94.0 inches in Larkspur means that it is snowier than most places in Colorado. March is the snowiest month in Larkspur with 19.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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